Where to RegisterĪpplication and documentation to register a vehicle may be submitted to the buyer’s nearest county tax office. Registration of most vehicles lasts a year and, once registered, may be renewed online. For purchases of vehicles done between private parties, the buyer has thirty (30) days to shift the title to his or her name and register the vehicle, tasks which are generally handled jointly. Purchases made at a dealership generally include the dealer submitting the necessary paperwork on a buyer’s behalf.
The form must include the following information: 1) contact. Both parties must fill out the form together and sign in the presence of a notary public or witness as needed.
Table of ContentsĪny vehicle purchased by a Texas resident that will be driven on Texas roads must be registered. After negotiating, the buyer and seller must complete a bill of sale to prove the purchase happened. Odometer Disclosure Statement – The odometer disclosure form is required for an application to title a vehicle.
