If you just moved to Texas, read about registering your
vehicle for the first time in the New
to Texas section. If you just moved to Travis County and your vehicle already has Texas
license plates, see the section titled New
to Travis County.
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Mail
Renew a current or expired registration by sending a copy of your current proof of insurance, a check or money order and your vehicle identification number (VIN) to Travis County Tax Office / P.O. Box 149326 / Austin, TX 78714-9326. A registration renewal form is not required. You will receive a new sticker (and plates if required) in 10-14 business days. Please call (512) 854-9473 if you have been ticketed for driving with expired tags to get the correct fee.
Vehicle owners providing proof of insurance should retain their original documents and mail a copy.
- Online
Renew a current or expired registration (within 6 months) with a credit card at www.texas.gov. A $3 convenience fee applies. A registration renewal form is not required, but you will need your license plate number and the last 4 digits of your VIN. You will receive a new sticker (and plates if required) in 7-10 business days. Be aware that you will be charged for a full 12 months of registration, which includes the portion you have already used. You will keep the same renewal month. If your registration is expired but you haven't been driving the vehicle, call (512) 854-9473.
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In-Person
Renew a current or expired registration at any of our five
tax office locations. Bring your current proof of insurance, a valid photo ID and your payment. A registration renewal form is not required. You will receive a new sticker (and plates if required) during your visit. If you need to send someone to renew your registration for you, please complete a Limited Power of Attorney to Register or Re-register a Motor Vehicle (Español) form. Your authorized renewal agent must bring this form, your current proof of insurance and a valid photo ID (for themselves) to renew for you.
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By Telephone
Renew a current or expired registration with a credit card by calling (512) 854-9473. A $3 convenience fee applies. Be prepared to provide your vehicle identification number. You may be required to fax or e-mail your current proof of insurance. A registration renewal form is not required. You will receive a new sticker (and plates if required) in 5-7 business days. Upon request, we can e-mail or fax a copy of your renewed registration receipt the same day.
- HEB Grocery Stores and the City of Jonestown
Renew a current Travis County registration (expiring this month or next month only) at these neighborhood HEB stores or at the City of Jonestown office. Bring the entire renewal notice, your current proof of insurance, a valid photo ID and your payment. This is the only option that requires the renewal form. You will receive a new sticker during your visit. You cannot renew this way if you need license plates. You cannot renew this way if your registration is expired. You cannot renew this way if your renewal notice is for any county besides Travis. Back to top Starting June 1, 2013 - NEW! Rapid Vehicle Registration Renewal Processing Streamlines Customer Service!
Beginning June 1, the Travis County Tax Office will be transitioning to a new vehicle renewal system that will change the way mail-in vehicle registration renewals are processed. The current processing system returns the original renewal notice and the proof of insurance to the vehicle owner along with a new sticker. The new processing system will mail the sticker, and all other documents will be destroyed. Vehicle owners providing proof of insurance should retain their original documents and mail a copy.
"Returning every document increases postage costs and requires additional staff time. By mailing only the renewal sticker, we can assist customers more quickly and at a lower cost," says Bruce Elfant, Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Each year, the Travis County Tax Office registers over 820,000 vehicles and 130,000 of these registrations are processed by mail. "We know our customers might be surprised when they open their next envelope from us to find the documents are no longer being returned. However, streamlining the renewal process allows us to provide better service," says Elfant.
For more information about the various ways you can renew your registration call (512) 854-9473.
Download a PDF version of this press release here.
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Commonly Registered Vehicles
$64.25 = Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks
weighing up to 6,000 pounds ($50.75 registration + $13.50 local fees)
$58.50 = Trailers up to 6,000 pounds ($45.00 registration
+ $13.50 local fees)
$43.50 = Motorcycles ($30.00 registration + $13.50
local fees)
$ 7.00 = Replacement
License Plates/Registration Stickers ($6.00 replacement fee + $1.00
local fees)
$ 67.50 = Vehicles weighing 6,001-10,000
pounds ($54 registration + $13.50 local fees)
$123.50 = Vehicles weighing 10,001-18,000 pounds ($110
registration + $13.50 local fees)
$218.50 = Vehicles weighing 18,001-25,999 pounds ($205
registration + $13.50 local fees)
$353.50 = Vehicles weighing 26,000-40,000 pounds ($340
registration + $13.50 local fees)
$548.50 = Vehicles weighing 40,001-54,999 pounds ($535
registration + $13.50 local fees)
$753.50 = Vehicles weighing 55,000-70,000 pounds ($740
registration + $13.50 local fees)
$853.50 = Vehicles weighing 70,001-80,000 pounds ($840
registration + $13.50 local fees)
Varies = Vehicles weighing 80,001 pounds or more - call (512) 854-9473 with the VIN for exact fees
$1.00 = Mail-in fee
$3.00 = Fee charged by www.texas.gov to renew online
$3.00 = Credit or debit card processing fee for payments up to $100.00 when paying in-person or by phone through our office.
3% = Credit or debit card processing fee for payments over $100.00
when paying in-person or by phone through our office.
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When the message New Plates Required appears on your notice, renew by mail, in-person, by phone or online. This type of plate is issued automatically.
Follow the renewal directions above. There is no additional fee.
If your registration has expired and you have been ticketed for driving with expired tags, you must renew in-person or by phone. You will be charged a penalty equal to 20% of your registration fee. Your receipt will be stamped "penalty paid". This stamped receipt is what you will use to prove that you have completed the requirements of the ticket.
To update your mailing address or to have future renewal notices sent via e-mail, call (512) 854-9473 with your vehicle identification number (VIN) or visit www.texas.gov.
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