The design has the distinction of being the last stamped plate in Texas history, and also the last general-issue plate issued with six characters. The design of this plate features a little bit of everything, including a space shuttle, oil derrick, and cowboy on a horse.
When it was launched in , it became the first Texas plate to use three colors - blue, red and black. History of Texas License Plates. Specialty License Plate Revenue. Specialty license plates give your vehicle a personal touch. The license plates catalog of our website gives instructions on how to apply for these plates. For additional assistance, please contact your local county tax assessor-collector's office. Order Specialty License Plates. You may check the availability of a personalized phrase, letter or number combination through myplates.
Personalized plate fees are collected in addition to your registration fees and other applicable fees. These plates are custom manufactured based on your order. Specialty license plates with random or personalized numbers are issued for a one, five, or ten year term. At the end of each term, prior to expiration, your annual registration renewal notice will remind you that it is time to renew. If your specialty plate selection is not renewed within 60 days of expiration, the TxDMV system will automatically cancel the specialty plate selection, making it available for anyone to order.
Sponsoring a Specialty License Plate. Specialty License Plate Auctions. It is simple and free to transfer your license plates to your new vehicle. The TxDMV encourages you to transfer your plates because it protects you. Your local county tax assessor-collector's office will assist with the transfer and issue you a new registration sticker for your vehicle.
If you think the buyer of your vehicle did not transfer the vehicle title you should file a vehicle transfer notification. This lets us know that you no longer own the vehicle. You should file the transfer notice within 30 days of selling or trading in your vehicle in order to receive the state protection that no longer makes you responsible for that vehicle. Note: Filing the transfer notification does not transfer vehicle ownership; it simply removes liability for what the new owner may do with your old vehicle.
Contact our customer service at or with the VIN of the vehicle you sold for more information. Yes, for a limited time. A vehicle may be operated up to five working days after the registration expires without penalty.
Registration stickers are provided and mailed by your local county tax office. Please contact your county office, and provide the VIN and license plate number. Registration stickers can be tracked at www. You will need the license plate number and the last four digits of the VIN to track your registration sticker.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers the opportunity to include donations to the following organizations at the time of vehicle registration:. The Fund for Veterans' Assistance awards grants to local organizations that focus on improving the lives of Veterans in Texas. Learn how these grants benefit Texas Veterans and their families at www.
Help keep Texas State Parks open and maintained so that we can enjoy these special places for generations to come. Learn more at www. Thousands of Texans await the gift of life. Donate Life Texas provides comfort for families in crisis and provides life-saving and life-enhancing organ and tissue transplants for patients in need, thanks to individuals and families who choose to donate.
Find out more and register to Donate Life at www. Your donation helps thousands of Texas children and adults with intellectual disabilities be more prepared to live and work in their communities.
Learn more: www. There are tens of thousands of homeless people in Texas. A small donation to the Ending Homelessness Fund can help counter the adverse effects that homelessness has on families and communities. Please consider a gift in any amount. Your contribution can deliver crucial services and provide necessary aid directly to those most in need.
The Evidence Testing Grant Program awards funds to help local law enforcement agencies test sexual assault evidence kits at accredited crime laboratories.
Testing these kits may bring justice to survivors of sexual assault, hold offenders accountable, and prevent future crime. Donations to the trafficked persons program can help by providing treatment services, shelter, and support for youth survivors of human trafficking. Learn more about how your donation can help at www. Home Motorists. Register Your Vehicle. Get a Temporary Permit. How to find a motor vehicle inspection station Texas motor vehicle inspection overview.
Renew Your Registration Online. By Mail Registration renewal notices are mailed to all registered vehicle owners.
To register by mail, send the following to your county tax office: Renewal notice keep the vehicle owner's section for your records A copy of your Vehicle Inspection Report VIR — a copy can be obtained at www. In Person To register your vehicle in person, take your registration renewal notice and proof of current liability insurance to your county tax office or an approved substation.
If you did not receive your renewal notice, you can renew your registration using your: License Plate Number Vehicle Identification Number Registration Receipt from the previous year. County Name Find Offices. Have your vehicle inspected at a certified inspection station. Show insurance coverage for the required minimums per person, per accident, and for property damage. Get your vehicle registration and sticker at your local county Tax Assessor Collector office.
There are several ways to renew your vehicle registration. Remember, you must have a passing vehicle inspection before you can renew. These services include:. Globe Icon English. Search Icon. Renew a registered vehicle.
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