Register your Vehicle

Texas residents who own a motor vehicle are legally required to annually renew their vehicle registration.

Vehicles may be registered three ways:

• Online (For Residents in Participating Counties Only)
• Mail
• In Person

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),
• proof of current liability insurance, and 
• registration fee plus $1 mail-in fee.

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. The registration fee is due at this time.

If you did not receive your renewal notice, you can renew your registration using your:

• vehicle license plate number,
• vehicle identification number, or
• registration receipt from the previous year.

If you are a new resident or your registration has expired, you may only register in person.

Some counties allow renewals at substations or subcontractors, such as participating grocery stores. Acceptable forms of payment vary by county. Contact your county tax office for more details.

Change of Address

Vehicle registration renewal notices are mailed to the address on your motor vehicle record. If you need to change your address, you can do so:

• online (for participating counties),
• at your county tax office, or
• by mailing us a completed change of address form.

For more information, read our FAQs or Put Texas in your corner^®.