New Residents

If you are a new resident to Texas, and your title is already in your name, you have two options. You may surrender your title and get a Texas title and registration, or you can keep your title and apply for registration only. To apply for either, you must be a resident of Taylor County or active-duty military with your home of record being Texas along with a Taylor County address.

To apply for a Texas title and registration you will need the following:

*The Title 

*A Title Application- (Form130-U)

*Proof of insurance that meets Texas limits of Liability

*Proof of Texas Safety Inspection (VI-30)

*Government issued ID/Passport

To apply for Texas Registration Purposes Only:

*The last registration from your previous state or a copy of your Out-of-State Title 

*A Title Application - (Form 130-U)

*Proof of insurance that meets Texas limits of Liability 

*Proof of Texas Safety Inspection (VI-30)

*Government issued ID/Passport

If you are active-duty military located in another state and Texas is your home of record along with a Taylor County address, you may submit a Vehicle Self Certification Form (VTR-270) in lieu of the VI-30. This also applies for full-time students located out of state.

 Coming into the state and have purchased a vehicle overseas, you will need the following:

*The Title, Certificate of Origin, or Military Registration.

*Title Application (Form 130-U)

*Customs paperwork 

*Military Orders & LES

*Proof of insurance that meets Texas limits of Liability 

*Government issued ID/Passport