Motor vehicle registration and titling services in Texas are primarily conducted at tax assessor-collector offices in all 254 counties. Some services are also provided through the department’s 16 Regional Service Centers throughout the state.
When in-person services are inconvenient or unavailable, certain services and support can also be provided online or by mail, email, or phone. Online services can be found through the TxDMV Online Services Portal. Additional TxDMV contact options are available here.
For specific information regarding tax assessor office contact information or title and registration services provided by Regional Service Centers, select one of the tabs below.
Although county tax offices provide services on behalf of TxDMV, operational decisions for each office are made independently at the county level by local elected officials. Contact your county tax office directly for the current status, hours, and services offered. Contact and location information by county is provided below.
Regional Service Center locations and services provided can be found here. To schedule an appointment for the current business day and next two business days, please visit the TxDMV RSC Appointment page. Some services are also available online, by mail, phone, and drop-off.
Mailed fees must be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to the TxDMV. Do not mail cash. Credit/debit cards and temporary checks are not accepted. Fees are non-refundable.
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The following transactions are available by mail:
(Please allow up to 2 weeks for mailing and processing time. Mailed fees must be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to the TxDMV. Do not mail cash. Credit/debit cards and temporary checks are not accepted. Fees are non-refundable.)
Certified Copy of Texas Title (Replacement of Lost Title)
A Certified Copy of Texas Title replaces the original Texas Certificate of Title and any previously issued Certified Copy of Texas Title. The applicant (person signing the application) must be the owner or lienholder on the department’s motor vehicle record, or an authorized agent of the owner/lienholder. Submit a completed application and all required documents by mail to the TxDMV Regional Service Center at 1601-A Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.
Follow all the instructions on the Application for a Certified Copy of Title (Form VTR-34). Please ensure you include the $2.00 payment.
For additional information on the Certified Copy of Title process, please visit: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/get-a-copy-of-your-title
Bonded Title Rejection Letters
If you receive incomplete or incorrect evidence of ownership or have lost the evidence of ownership and cannot contact the seller for the necessary documentation, you may have the option of using the bonded title procedure to transfer ownership.
Follow the instructions on the Bonded Title Application or Tax Collector Hearing Statement of Fact (Form VTR-130-SOF).Please be sure to include your email address and phone number to expedite any clarifications our staff may have. Mail the application to your local TxDMV Regional Service Center. Please ensure you include the $15.00 payment.
For additional information on the bonded title process, please visit: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/bought-a-vehicle-with-no-title
Vehicle Transfer Notification
When a Texas-titled vehicle is sold or traded in, the seller needs to notify TxDMV. By completing a Vehicle Transfer Notification, you are notifying TxDMV that you have sold a vehicle. When you submit the form, a remark will be added to the vehicle record which shows the date you sold the vehicle. This can protect you if the buyer fails to promptly transfer the title.
Please complete your vehicle transfer notification online at: https://webdealer.txdmv.gov/title/publicVehicleTransfer.do
Customers needing confirmation of a Vehicle Transfer Notification may contact us by phone. Customers who require documentation for the purposes of toll or parking violations will be emailed a confirmation letter or they may obtain a copy by requesting a title history by completing a Vehicle Records Request (see below).
Vehicle Records Requests
Follow the instructions on the Request for Texas Motor Vehicle Information (Form VTR-275). Be sure to mark an applicable use on Page 2. Mail the application, applicable fee, and other required documents to the address provided on the form or your local TxDMV Regional Service Center.
For additional information on obtaining records information, please visit: https://www.txdmv.gov/open-records