Automobile appointments are required for vehicle transactions such as title transfers, homemade trailers, new residents (vehicles that have never been registered in Texas).
For a car title transfer in Texas, you need the existing vehicle title, a completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) signed by both parties, the seller's proof of ownership, and valid identification for both buyer and seller. If there's a lien, a release is needed.
You must bring one of the following forms of government-issued, photo identification to title a vehicle in Texas: A driver's license or state identification certificate issued by a state or territory of the United States. United States or foreign passport.
It is better to ``sell'' the car for the minimum as the gift tax is higher...
Question: I sold my vehicle... Complete the Motor Vehicle Vehicle Transfer Notification Form VTR-346. The form can be printed and mailed or filed electronically. Visit the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website to learn more and to access the form.
To transfer a car title in Harris County, gather required documents such as the current vehicle title, a bill of sale, and an odometer disclosure statement. Complete Form 130-U, ensure proof of insurance, and check emissions inspection requirements.
The signed negotiable title and completed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), must be provided to the county tax office to title the vehicle. The title application must be accompanied by Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Form 14-317).
You can submit a Vehicle Transfer Notification online through the DMV's website or at a local office. Remember not to procrastinate and be sure to transfer the title within 30 days of the sale to avoid racking up late fees.
The title “transfer” process can be solely performed by the buyer at the TX DMV if the vehicle title was properly signed over to them by the seller. The seller does not need to accompany the buyer to the TX DMV if it is.