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.
