Texas
Texas vehicle sale requirements.
Titles, Form 130-U, taxes, and inspection essentials for selling in the Lone Star State.
Standard passenger vehicles often see roughly $250–400 in buyer-side government costs
Documents that matter
- Texas title signed over correctly (or out-of-state title with VIN inspection)
- Form 130-U — Application for Texas Title
- Photo ID and odometer disclosure where required
- Form VTR-346 for qualifying family gift transfers
- Current safety inspection / registration status as applicable
Taxes and special cases
- Standard sales tax applies on most private purchases
- Family gift transfers can use Form VTR-346 with a small gift tax in qualifying cases
- New residents generally have about 30 days and may need a VIN inspection
- Lost titles may require a bonded title path — plan extra time and cost
Seller tips
- Verify the title is clear before you advertise or accept an offer
- Keep a bill of sale and remove plates per Texas practice
- File seller notification promptly after the handoff
- Coordinate lender payoff early if there is a lien
How we help
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