WHAT IS THE STATE PENALTY FOR LATE VEHICLE REGISTRATION?
State law stipulates that if you received a citation for expired registration, there is a 20% penalty added to your registration fee.
I'VE LOST MY CURRENT RENEWAL STICKER. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Bring in your license plate or VIN number to get a replacement sticker for $6.50
WHAT DO I DO WITH THE RENEWAL NOTICE I RECEIVED FOR A VEHICLE THAT I NO LONGER OWN?
Obtain a Transfer Notation Form (VTR-346) from the Texas Department of Transportation web site to fill out and mail to the address on the form. This will relieve you of responsibility for the vehicle and flag the official record for the vehicle with the remark vehicle transferred.
HOW DO I REGISTER A VEHICLE THAT BELONGS TO SOMEONE ELSE?
You will need the following:
- The title or a power of attorney referencing the vehicle, authorized person, and whether a ticket for expired registration has been received. You can also get a Release of personal information form.
- Photocopy of the titled owner's driver's license.
- Proof of current liability insurance meeting Texas coverage requirements.
IF I REGISTER MY CAR, WILL I GET ARRESTED IF THERE'S A WARRANT OUT FOR ME?
No. The Tax Office is not a law enforcement agency.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR AN ADDRESS CHANGE TO BE PROCESSED?
Address changes are done through the Texas Online and will normally appear within 48 hours.
WHERE DO I REGISTER NOW THAT I NO LONGER LIVE IN WALLER COUNTY?
You must register at the County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office where you now reside.
I haven't received my Registration Sticker what do I do? Track it here: Where's My Sticker? | TxDMV.gov
I lost my title. How do I get a duplicate title? Complete the Application for Certified Copy of Title which is available at either Waller County Tax Office. Make sure it has been signed by the registered owner(s) or lien holder. Mail the form and the $2 fee (no cash) to the address shown on the bottom of the form. For same-day service, an owner, lien holder, or verified agent of either may apply at a VTR Regional Office and pay a $5.45 fee. These applicants must provide valid personal identification that includes a photograph issued by an agency of the State of Texas or the United States government. If a person is acting as an agent, he or she must provide proof, verifiable by telephone, that he or she is authorized to pick up the copy of the title. Otherwise, the application will be held for four days before the copy is issued and mailed. You may obtain this form from the TXDMV website. I am disabled and would like to obtain license plates with the international symbol of access. What should I do?
Texas law allows disabled residents to obtain either a) one set of plates with the international symbol of access plus one placard, or b) two placards. A placard may be displayed in any vehicle being used to transport the disabled person. If the vehicle does not have disabled-person license plates, the law requires that the placard be displayed on the rear-view mirror whenever the vehicle is parked in a disabled-person parking space. A disability statement form is available from the Montgomery County Tax office. The applicant's physician must complete the form; have it notarized and/or provide a written prescription. There is no charge for permanent placards. Placards must be renewed every four years. There is an exchange fee of $1.30 (+ $1.00 processing fee if done through the mail) for a set of disabled-person license plates, if the registration is current. Additional sets of disabled person plates may be obtained for vehicles specially equipped for operation by a person who has lost the use of one or both legs.
Temporary placards are issued for 6 months and the fee is $5.00.
For more information on disabled person placards and license plates, please see the Frequently Asked Questions About Disabled Person Placards/License Plates provided by the Texas Department of Transportation. What should I do if my license plates are damaged or stolen, or I need to replace a windshield validation sticker? You can obtain replacement plates or validation stickers at the Montgomery County Tax Office. If your plates are damaged or you are only missing one plate, then you will need to bring in the registration sticker off the windshield AND the remaining license plate(s). You must also bring in your current registration receipt and fill out a replacement affidavit. There will be a $6.50 fee. Is insurance required to purchase a one-trip or 30-day permit? Yes, insurance must be on the vehicle the permit is for, unless it is a trailer. What does "Registration Purposes Only" mean? What are the circumstances for this type of transaction? " Registration Purposes Only" means that the vehicle is registered, but not titled, in Texas. This type of ownership document may be requested when a vehicle that was registered or titled in another state is subject to registration in Texas, but the owner or operator cannot or does not wish to surrender the negotiable out-of-state evidence of ownership in order to obtain a Texas negotiable title.