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The Lone Star State is a novel place to live. There are over 300,000 miles of public roads that stretch across 254 counties. That means at all times some of the 22,507,783 Texans are on the road. Over 11 million automobiles, 5.5 million light trucks and 381,000 motorcycles were registered in the state in 2007.

This web site was developed to help the drivers of Travis County. You will be able to find out how to register vehicles, transfer titles, utilize substations, review policies, and get vehicle forms.

New to Texas

If you are new to Texas, there are a few steps to follow to register your vehicle and to get a Texas driver's license. Here are the steps to follow (in order)..

  • Get insurance that meets Texas 25/50/25 requirements. That's $25,000 and $50,000 personal injury, and 25,000 property damage. Read more about insurance requirements
  • Get a Department of Public Safety (DPS) Vehicle Identification Certificate (VI-30A sheet) from the inspection station. Read more about vehicle inspection.
  • Bring proof of ownership (title or current registration), proof of insurance (the declarations page of the policy showing coverage limits if issued outside of Texas), and the VI-30A sheet from DPS inspection to the any Travis County Tax Office location. Please note: If your title shows a lien, you MUST provide the full lienholder name, address, city, state, zip code and first lien date.
  • If you are transferring title into your name with an out of state title, you will pay Texas sales tax (6.25%) which replaces the new resident fee listed below. Texas law changed on October 1, 2006 for the base amount used to calculate sales tax. See Standard Presumptive Value Call (512) 854 9473 7:30 - 5:30, Monday - Friday, for assistance with title transfers.

Fees are: $90 new resident fee, $33 title fee, and the registration fee based on the vehicle type. See vehicle registration fees for exact registration amount by vehicle year or type.

Example:

New Resident Fee $90.00
Title Fee $33.00
2002 Automobile Registration $41.80
Local Fee $11.50
Research Fee $1.00
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Total $177.30

To get a Texas driver's license, take your vehicle registration receipt issued by the tax office, proof of insurance, and proof of your Social Security number to the DPS Driver's License Office. (6121 N. Lamar Blvd, 13730 Research Blvd., or 4719 S. Congress). See the Department of Public Safety web site for details regarding vehicle inspection.

New to Travis

If you have moved to Travis County from another county in Texas, registration is the same, but the fees may differ. You will not be able to use a renewal form at HEB or the City of Jonestown that shows another county.

Here's what to do to avoid missing your registration deadline:

  • If you have special plates please call our office (512) 854 9473, as the procedures may vary.
  • If your vehicle registration expires in a month or more, order a renewal form by dialing (512) 854 9473 and follow the prompts for electronic service. You will need your Texas license plate number to place the order.
  • After receiving your renewal form, you may choose to visit one of the neighborhood locations ($1 processing fee) where you may purchase a windshield sticker with your renewal form showing a Travis County address.
  • If your vehicle registration expires in less than a month or, if you want to mail in your renewal, use the registration chart for the annual fee and add the $1 mailing fee. Use the address for vehicles on the Contact Us page.
  • Running late? Visit one of the five tax office locations. Please note: if you registration expired more than 30 days ago, you MUST renew at a tax office location.

If you wish, you may place a request for our New Resident Packet to be mailed to you

Disabled Parking

Under Texas law, qualified applicants may use disabled license plates and / or disabled placards for disabled parking access. Both plates and placard require completion of an Application for Disabled Person Identification On the back side of the form, directions tell who qualifies for permanent or temporary plates or placards. A physician must sign the form and have the signature notarized, or, a prescription may be submitted with the form instead of the notarized signature. The prescription must state the degree of mobility impairment and whether it is permanent or temporary. Temporary placards (red) are issued for six months and must be renewed at the end of that period with a new application.

Disabled persons may request one set of plates and one placard, or two placards. Permanent placards (blue) must be renewed every four years and cost $5. The fee to replace a lost placard, permanent or temporary, is $5.

Disabled plates must be replaced every 8 years (like all license plates) and cost $1.30 in addition to the regular vehicle registration fee. If a license plate is lost, the replacement fee is $1.30.

If you sell a vehicle with disabled license plates, the plates must be removed the vehicle and submitted to the tax assessor-collector's office. A $6.30 replacement fee will be charged for regular plates that must be put on the sold vehicle. A new set of disabled plates will be available for the new vehicle purchased by the disabled person at a cost of $1.30, in addition to the standard registration fee.

Disabled persons may have a friend or family member bring paperwork to the tax office. Call (512) 854 9473 for assistance. View a brief video about disabled parking. . View a brief video about disabled parking abuse. Download a free video player.

New Plates Required

If the renewal form you receive from the Texas Department of Transportation states "New Plates Required," you have the same options for renewal with one exception: you may not renew at an HEB store. You can mail in the renewal and plates will be sent to you via postal service. You may visit the City of Jonestown or any tax office location for service in person. or renew online . Online service and telephone service (512 854 9473) require a credit card (VISA, American Express, Master Card or Discover) and there is additional $3 fee. Be prepared to fax in proof of insurance if you choose telephone service.

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Click here to see Texas Department of Transportation's new "Protect Your Title" Brochure
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Can't pay your property taxes? Contact the tax office to request a payment plan.
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http://http://www.traviscountytax.org/goPropertiesDelinquentTaxes.do
 
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New to Travis County? Click here for vehicle information.

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http://www.traviscountytax.org/goVehicles.do
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Next property foreclosure sale scheduled May 6, 2008 at 10 a.m.

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http://www.traviscountytax.org/goPropertiesForeclosures.do