The 130U form is the official Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, essential for individuals and entities seeking to register a vehicle or obtain a title in Texas. Completing this form accurately is crucial for ensuring that your vehicle is legally recognized by the state. To start your application process, click the button below to fill out the form.
The 130U form is a crucial document for individuals and entities looking to apply for a Texas title and/or vehicle registration. This form serves multiple purposes, allowing applicants to check specific boxes to indicate whether they are applying for title and registration, title only, registration purposes only, or nontitle registration. It collects essential information such as the vehicle identification number, year, make, model, and odometer reading, along with details about the applicant, including their name, address, and type of identification. Additionally, the form requires information about any liens on the vehicle and includes sections for trade-ins and sales tax computations. Applicants must ensure that they provide accurate information, as falsifying details can lead to serious legal consequences. The completed form must be submitted to the county tax assessor-collector along with any applicable fees and supporting documents. Understanding the requirements and sections of the 130U form is vital for a smooth application process.
Application for Texas Title and/or Registration
Applying for (please check one):
TAX OFFICE USE ONLY
☐ Title & Registration
☐ Title Only
☐ Registration Purposes Only
☐ Nontitle Registration
County
:
For a corrected title or registration, check reason:
Doc #:
☐ Vehicle Description ☐ Add/Remove Lien ☐ Other:
.
☐ SPV
☐ Appraisal Value $
1. Vehicle Identification Number
2. Year
3. Make
4. Body Style
5. Model
6. Major Color
7. Minor Color
8. Texas License Plate No.
9. Odometer Reading (no tenths)
10. This is the Actual Mileage unless the mileage is:
11. Empty Weight
12. Carrying Capacity (if any)
☐ Not Actual ☐ Exceeds Mechanical Limits
☐ Exempt
13. Applicant Type
14. Applicant Photo ID Number or FEIN/EIN
☐ Individual
☐ Business
☐ Government
☐ Trust
☐ Non-Profit
15. ID Type ☐ U.S. Driver License/ID Card (issued by:
)
☐ NATO ID
☐ U.S. Dept. of State ID
☐ Passport (issued by:
☐ U.S. Military ID
☐ U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security ID
☐ U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services/DOJ ID
☐ Other Military Status of Forces Photo ID
16.
Applicant First Name (or Entity Name)
Middle Name
Last Name
Suffix (if any)
17.
Additional Applicant First Name (if applicable)
18.
Applicant Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
19. Applicant County of Residence
20.
Previous Owner Name (or Entity Name)
21. Dealer GDN (if applicable)
22. Unit No. (if applicable)
23.
Renewal Recipient First Name (or Entity Name) (if different)
24.
Renewal Notice Mailing Address (if different)
25. Applicant Phone Number (optional)
26. Email (optional)
27. Registration Renewal eReminder
28. Communication Impediment?
☐ Yes (Provide Email in #26)
☐ Yes (Attach Form VTR-216)
29.
Vehicle Location Address (if different)
30.
Multiple (Additional) Liens
31. Electronic Title Request
32. Certified/eTitle Lienholder ID Number (if any)
33. First Lien Date (if any)
☐Yes (Attach Form VTR-267)
☐Yes (Cannot check #30)
34.
First Lienholder Name (if any)
Mailing Address
35.
Check only if applicable:
MOTOR VEHICLE TAX STATEMENT
☐
I hold Motor Vehicle Retailer (Rental) Permit No.
and will satisfy the minimum tax liability (V.A.T.S., Tax Code §152.046[c])
I am a dealer or lessor and qualify to take the Fair Market Value Deduction (V.A.T.S., Tax Code, §152.002[c]). GDN or Lessor Number
36.
Trade-In (if any)
Year
Make
Vehicle Identification Number
37. Additional Trade-In(s)
☐ Yes (Complete)
☐ Yes
38.
SALES AND USE TAX COMPUTATION
(a) Sales Price ($
rebate has been deducted)
$
$90 New Resident Tax – (Previous State)
(b) Less Trade-in
Amount, described in Box 36 above
$ (
$5 Even Trade Tax
(c) For Dealers/Lessors/Rental ONLY – Fair Market Value
$10 Gift Tax – Attach Comptroller Form 14-317
Deduction, described in Box 36 above
$65 Rebuilt Salvage Fee
(d) Taxable Amount (Item a minus Item b or Item c)
2.5% Emissions Fee (Diesel Vehicles 1996 and Older > 14,000 lbs.)
(e)
6.25% Tax on Taxable Amount (Multiply Item d by .0625)
1 % Emissions Fee (Diesel Vehicles 1997 and Newer > 14,000 lbs.)
(f)
☐ 5% or ☐
Exemption claimed under the Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Law
Late Tax Payment Penalty
10%
because:
(g)
Tax Paid to
(STATE)
(h) AMOUNT OF
$28 or $33 Application Fee for Texas Title
TAX AND PENALTY DUE
(Item e plus Item f minus Item g)
(Contact your county tax assessor-collector for the correct fee.)
CERTIFICATION – State law makes falsifying information a third degree felony
I certify all statements in this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I am eligible for title and/or registration (as applicable). I also certify (check if applicable): ☐ I have physically inspected the vehicle described and verified the vehicle identification number above. ☐ The vehicle is unrecovered stolen, and I am unable to verify the vehicle identification number above. ☐ I am applying for a corrected title and the original Texas Certificate of Title is lost or destroyed.
Signature(s) of Seller(s), Donor(s), or Trader(s)
Printed Name(s) (Same as Signature(s))
Date
Signature of Applicant/Owner
Printed Name (Same as Signature)
Signature(s) of Additional Applicant(s)/Owner(s)
Form 130-U Rev 01/25
Form available online at www.TxDMV.gov
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General Instructions
With a few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information the department collects about you. The Texas Government Code entitles you to receive and review the information and to request that the department correct any information about you that is incorrect. Please contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-888-368-4689 or 512-465-3000 for details.
This form must be completed and submitted to a county tax assessor-collector's office accompanied by any required application fee, supporting documents, registration fee, if applicable, and any motor vehicle tax due. An application form may be reproduced or faxed. A completed form must contain the original signature of the buyer. The seller's signature may be reproduced or faxed. All title applications must include one of the government-issued photo IDs listed in Box 15. Detailed instructions for completing this form are located in the Detailed Instructions for Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form VTR-130-UIF).
AVAILABLE HELP
•For assistance in completing this form, contact your county tax assessor-collector.
•For information about motor vehicle sales and use tax or emission fees, contact the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Tax Assistance Section, at 1-800-252-1382 toll free nationwide or call 512-463-4600.
•For title or registration information, contact your county tax assessor-collector or the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles at 1-888-368-4689 or 512-465-3000.
Additional Details
Title Only: License plates and registration insignia previously issued for this motor vehicle must be surrendered in accordance with Transportation Code §501.0275, if applicable, unless this vehicle displays a license plate under an applicable status of forces agreement. The following types of vehicles are not eligible for Title Only: construction machinery (unconventional vehicles), water well drilling units, machinery used exclusively for drilling water wells, construction machinery not designed to transport persons or property, implements of husbandry, farm equipment (including combines), golf carts, slow moving vehicles, or any vehicle with a suspended or revoked title. Registration Purposes Only: Do not surrender an original out of state title with this application. A Texas title will NOT be issued for a vehicle applying for Registration Purposes Only. The receipt issued upon filing this application will serve as the registration receipt and proof of application for Registration Purposes Only.
•Foreign Vehicles: Foreign vehicles applying for Registration Purposes Only must attach DOT Form HS-7 or U.S. Customs Form CF-7501 to
indicate the vehicle is: 1) over 25 years old, or 2) complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, or 3) is being imported in the United States for a temporary period by a nonresident or a member of the armed forces of a foreign country on assignment in the U.S., and does not conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Standards and cannot be sold in the U.S.
Nontitle Registration: Certain trailers, farm equipment, construction machinery, oil well servicing machinery, water well drilling units, etc. are either exempt from, or not eligible for title, but are eligible for, or required to, obtain registration or a specialty plate in order to operate on the highway. Applicants should mark this box only when applicable. Note: A lien cannot be recorded on this type of application.
Notice
•The sales and use tax must be paid to the county tax assessor-collector within 30 days from the date of purchase or entry of the vehicle into Texas.
•A $2.50 transfer fee is paid to transfer current registration to the new owner in addition to the title application fee and other applicable fees. If the registration is not current, full registration fees are due unless applying for Title Only.
•A 6.25 percent motor vehicle sales and use tax is imposed on the sales price (less trade-in allowance) of motor vehicles for use in Texas or a motor vehicle purchased outside of the state and later brought into this state by a Texas resident.
•Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) applies to private-party sales of most used motor vehicles purchased or brought into Texas. The tax is computed on the greater of the sales price or 80 percent of the SPV on the day of title application.
•New Texas residents are subject to a $90 use tax on a vehicle brought into this state that was previously registered to the new resident in another state or foreign country. This is in lieu of the 6.25 percent use tax imposed on a Texas resident.
•A $10 gift tax is due when a person receives a motor vehicle as a gift from an immediate family member, guardian, or a decedent's estate. A vehicle donated to, or given by, a non-profit service organization qualifying under IRC 501(c)(3) is also taxed as a gift. Both donor and recipient must sign the Comptroller's joint affidavit, Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer (Form 14-317). The affidavit and the title application must be submitted in person by either the donor or recipient.
•A transaction in which a motor vehicle is transferred to another person without payment of consideration and one that does not qualify as a gift described above is a sale and will be subject to tax calculated on the vehicle's standard presumptive value.
•A late penalty equal to 5 percent of the tax will be charged if the tax or surcharge is paid from 1 to 30 calendar days late. If more than 30 calendar days late, the penalty will be 10 percent of the tax; minimum penalty is $1.
•In addition to the late tax payment penalty, Texas Transportation Code provides for an escalating delinquent transfer penalty of up to $250 for failure to apply for title within 30 days from the date of title assignment. Submit this application along with proper evidence of ownership and appropriate valid proof of financial responsibility such as a liability insurance card or policy.
•All new residents applying for a Texas title and registration for a motor vehicle must file at a county tax assessor-collector’s office within 30 days of establishing residency. Texas law requires that all vehicles previously registered and titled or registered in another state or country must have the vehicle identification number verified before such vehicles may be registered in Texas. The verification may occur through an emissions inspection performed by a state appointed inspection station, or through self-certification by the applicant on this form.
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Completing the 130-U form is an essential step for those looking to apply for a Texas title and/or registration. Once you have filled out this form, you will need to submit it to your county tax assessor-collector along with any required fees and supporting documents. Ensure that all information is accurate to avoid delays in processing your application.
The 130U form is used to apply for a Texas title and/or registration for a vehicle. It serves multiple purposes, including obtaining a title, registering a vehicle, or making corrections to an existing title or registration. Depending on your needs, you can check the appropriate box on the form to indicate whether you are applying for title and registration, title only, or registration purposes only.
Anyone who is looking to obtain a title or register a vehicle in Texas must complete this form. This includes individuals, businesses, government entities, trusts, and non-profit organizations. If you are a new resident bringing a vehicle into Texas, you must also fill out this form to register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency.
The form requires various pieces of information, including:
Additionally, you will need to provide a government-issued photo ID and may need to include supporting documents depending on your specific situation.
There are several fees that may apply when submitting the 130U form. These include:
It is important to check with your county tax assessor-collector for the exact fees applicable to your situation.
You must submit the completed 130U form to your county tax assessor-collector. Ensure that you include any required fees, supporting documents, and your original signature. The seller's signature may be faxed or reproduced, but the buyer's signature must be original. You can also submit the form by mail or in person at the county office.
If you make a mistake, you may need to correct it before submitting the form. If the form has already been submitted, you will likely need to file for a corrected title or registration. It's crucial to ensure all information is accurate to avoid delays in processing your application. If you need assistance, contact your county tax assessor-collector for guidance.
When filling out the 130U form, individuals often encounter challenges that can lead to mistakes. Here are four common errors to avoid:
Incomplete Information: Failing to provide all required details can delay the processing of your application. Ensure that every section is filled out completely, including vehicle identification numbers and personal information.
Incorrect Signatures: The form must be signed by the applicant or owner. If the signatures do not match the printed names, this can cause issues. Always ensure that the printed names correspond exactly with the signatures provided.
Not Including Required Documents: Many applicants forget to attach necessary documents, such as proof of identity or previous titles. Double-check the requirements to ensure all supporting documents are included with your submission.
Misunderstanding Fees: Applicants often miscalculate the fees due at the time of application. Review the fee structure carefully to avoid underpayment or overpayment, which can complicate the process.
By being aware of these common mistakes, applicants can improve their chances of a smooth and successful application process. Take your time to review the form and ensure accuracy before submission.
The Form 130-U is a crucial document for anyone looking to apply for a title and/or registration in Texas. However, it is often accompanied by several other forms and documents that help streamline the process. Below is a list of commonly used forms that may be necessary when submitting the 130-U form.
Each of these forms plays a vital role in the title and registration process. They help ensure that all necessary information is collected and that the application is processed smoothly. Always double-check the requirements for your specific situation to avoid any delays in obtaining your vehicle's title or registration.
The Form 130-U is similar to the Form VTR-271, which is the Application for Texas Title Only. Both forms serve the purpose of transferring ownership of a vehicle in Texas. However, the VTR-271 is specifically used when a person does not require registration for the vehicle. This is common for vehicles that are not driven on public roads. The VTR-271 requires similar information about the vehicle and the applicant, but it does not include sections related to registration fees or license plates, which are present in the Form 130-U.
Another document that shares similarities is the Form VTR-130, which is the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration. This form functions as a more comprehensive version of the Form 130-U, as it includes additional sections for different types of vehicles and specific circumstances. While the 130-U focuses on standard applications, the VTR-130 may include provisions for specialty vehicles and unique registration situations, making it a broader tool for vehicle owners.
The Form VTR-270, known as the Vehicle Identification Number Certification, is also comparable. This form is used to certify the VIN of a vehicle, which is a crucial part of the title application process. Like the Form 130-U, it requires detailed information about the vehicle. However, the VTR-270 is specifically focused on verifying the VIN, which is essential for preventing fraud and ensuring accurate registration.
Similar to the Form 130-U, the Form VTR-216 is used when there are communication impediments. This form allows applicants to request accommodations for communication issues when dealing with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Both forms require personal information and details about the applicant's situation, but the VTR-216 specifically addresses accessibility needs.
The Form VTR-267, which is the Application for a Duplicate Title, shares similarities with the Form 130-U in that it is used to obtain a title for a vehicle. However, the VTR-267 is specifically for cases where the original title has been lost or destroyed. Both forms require the applicant to provide identifying information about the vehicle and the applicant, but the VTR-267 focuses solely on the issuance of a duplicate title.
The Form VTR-14 is another related document, as it is the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer. This form is used when a vehicle is gifted rather than sold. While the Form 130-U is for general title applications, the VTR-14 requires specific information about the gift transaction and must be submitted alongside the 130-U if the vehicle is being transferred as a gift.
Another relevant document is the Form 14-317, which is the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer. This form must accompany the Form 130-U when a vehicle is being transferred as a gift. It provides a legal acknowledgment of the gift and outlines the responsibilities of both the donor and the recipient. This form ensures that the transfer is documented properly for tax purposes, similar to how the Form 130-U documents the title transfer.
The Form 130-N, which is the Application for Texas Specialty License Plates, also bears resemblance to the Form 130-U. Both forms deal with vehicle registration, but the 130-N is specifically for individuals seeking specialty plates. It requires similar applicant information but focuses more on the specific type of plate being requested rather than the general title and registration process.
The Form VTR-300, known as the Application for a Salvage Vehicle Title, is another document that parallels the Form 130-U. This form is used when a vehicle has been declared salvage and is seeking a new title. Both forms require detailed vehicle information and applicant details. However, the VTR-300 includes additional requirements related to the vehicle's salvage status, making it distinct from the standard title application process of the Form 130-U.
Lastly, the Form VTR-130-UIF, which is the Detailed Instructions for Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, complements the Form 130-U. While not an application form itself, it provides guidance on how to properly fill out the 130-U. It includes information about required documents and fees, making it a useful resource for applicants navigating the title and registration process.
When filling out the Texas Title and/or Registration Application (Form 130-U), it is important to follow specific guidelines to ensure a smooth process. Here are five things you should and shouldn’t do:
This is incorrect. You must include all required documents, fees, and proof of ownership when submitting the form.
While the seller's signature may be reproduced, the buyer's signature must be original. Ensure compliance to avoid delays.
This is false. A valid government-issued photo ID is mandatory for all title applications.
This form is applicable for both new and used vehicles, including title transfers and registration renewals.
Failure to report accurate mileage can lead to penalties. Always provide truthful and complete information.
You must submit the form within 30 days of the vehicle purchase to avoid late fees and penalties.
This is not true. If the vehicle is out of state, you can self-certify the VIN, but additional documentation may be required.
Some vehicles, such as construction machinery and golf carts, are not eligible for title only applications. Review eligibility criteria carefully.
In addition to the application fee, you may be responsible for sales tax, late fees, and other applicable charges.