A car title is necessary to establish legal ownership of your vehicle. You will need it if you plan to sell, transfer, register, or insure it. This includes donating it to a non-profit or otherwise gifting it. When relocating to Texas, you must register your car within 30 days. If you do not have your car title, there is a process to obtain it, which we have outlined below. You can go through the process on your own, but if this is not something you want to take on, we can help. Click the link below to get started with our expert team at CarTitles.com.
There are several key requirements to obtain a new or replacement car title, including:
There are also several fees associated with the title recovery process:
Depending on your location, you may also need to pay Road & Bridge, DPS, and other minor inspection fees. Check with your local DPS office to confirm.
The lien release verifies that there are no other claims of ownership on your car. If you had a loan on your vehicle, but you have recently paid it off, your lienholder will likely notify the TxDMV electronically within 10 business days. You will receive a new paper title from TxDMV with the prior lender’s information removed. However, if your lender does not do this electronically, then you will receive your paper title directly from them. They will either sign the back of your title, or they will send a separate lien release document on their letterhead. You can then use that document to apply for a new, clear title.
We Help with Car Titles
At CarTitles.com, our mission is to simplify the car title recovery process. If you don’t want to work through the process on your own, or if you get stuck at any stage, we can help. We prepare all the necessary paperwork into a complete packet. All you have to do is sign and return the paperwork, including the necessary fees. We even provide self-addressed, stamped envelopes for the return paperwork. Just click on the link below to get started with one of our experienced team members today.
Within 30 days of moving to Texas, you will need to get a Texas safety inspection and complete Form 130-U. You will need these as well as your proof of Texas insurance, your out-of-state title, and the $70-$90 fee. You can complete your registration at your local county tax office.
You will need to complete Form VTR-34 and submit it to the Texas DMV in person or by mail. There is a $5.45 fee if you go in person, or a $2 fee by mail. You will need to provide a valid photo ID as part of this process.
Complete Form VTR-34 and return it to the Texas DMV, either in person or by mail. There is a $5.45 fee if you go in person for same-day service, or a $2 fee by mail. You will need to provide a valid photo ID.
You will need to fill out Form 130-U and submit it to the county tax office. You will also need the death certificate and the vehicle’s current title. If there is no probate on the estate, you will also need an Affidavit of Heirship (Form VTR-262). However, if probate is involved, you will need Letters Testamentary from the court. You will need to pay the $35.50 title transfer fee and applicable registration fees.
Complete Form VTR-34 and return it to the TxDMV in person or by mail. You will need your valid photo ID, the damaged title, and the $2 fee (by mail) or $5.45 fee (in person). You will receive your replacement car title the same day if you go in person.
Absolutely. Car title recovery requests are our specialty. We can help with anything from new and transfer car titles to vehicle lien releases and deceased owner car title transfers. Contact us today to talk with one of our expert team members.
The lienholder (your lender) is required to release their lien within 10 days of your final loan payment. Generally, they will do this electronically by sending the information to the TxDMV. The TxDMV will then mail your new paper title to you. If you instead receive a lien release document from your lender, then you will need to bring that letter and a completed Form 130-U to apply for a clear title.
