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Vehicle Registration

Texas residents who own a motor vehicle are required by law to renew their vehicle registration annually. You have three registration options.

If you are a new resident or your registration has expired, you can only register in person. For more information about vehicle registration, please read our FAQs or contact us.

Register by Mail

Registration renewal notices are mailed to all registered vehicle owners. To register by mail, send the following to your county tax office:

  • renewal notice (keep the vehicle owner's section for your records),
  • photocopy of your vehicle insurance card, and
  • registration fee [pdf, 1 page, 155kb] plus $1 mail-in fee.

If you did not receive your renewal notice, please contact your county tax office for assistance. You should also ask a tax office representative to verify your mailing address. If the correct address is not on file, please change your address.

Register in Person

To register your vehicle in person, take your registration renewal notice and proof of current liability insurance to your county tax office. The registration fee [pdf, 1 page, 155kb] is due at the time of registration.

Some counties also allow registration renewal at substations or subcontractors, such as participating grocery stores. Contact your county tax office for more details.

If you did not receive your renewal notice, you can renew your registration using your:

  • vehicle license plate number,
  • vehicle identification number, or
  • registration receipt from the previous year.

You should also ask a tax office representative to verify your mailing address. If the correct address is not on file, please change your address.

Thank you for remembering to register on time and Put Texas in your corner®. If you need more information about vehicle registration, please send us an e-mail.

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