TxDMV Collaborates with Law Enforcement to Curtail Unlawful Use of Temporary Vehicle Tags

January 25, 2022 - Stopping the fraudulent production and use of temporary tags is the top priority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). Addressing this serious issue requires the ongoing collaboration of law enforcement, TxDMV staff, and state and local leadership.

Criminals are obtaining vehicle dealer licenses to fraudulently issue temporary tags to vehicles used in illegal activities in Texas and across the country. Some use the fraudulent tags themselves, while others sell tags through social media or in-person deals.

State Law Change Allows More Time for Online Registration Renewal Eligibility

January 5, 2022 - A new state law gives Texans additional time to renew their vehicle registration online. House Bill 2152 allows online registration renewals up to 12 months past the expiration date. Previously, Texans could renew expired registrations online up to nine months past the expiration date. Customers who renew late will still be responsible for paying for a full year of registration.

Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title, Registration Requirements Ends April 14, 2021

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Texans have through the end of day April 14 to complete overdue transactions

Important Information Regarding Vehicle Registration, Titling, Disabled Placards Requirements

March 16, 2020 - In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) worked with Governor Greg Abbott and our stakeholders to temporarily waive certain requirements for vehicle registration, vehicle titling and disabled parking placards.

Governor Proclaims August “Watch Your Car Month”

August 30, 2018 - ABTPA Urges Texans to Protect Themselves from Auto Burglary and Theft

Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Texas License Plate Offer Ends August 31

Last Chance for the Sale of the Century

August 16, 2018 - An offer like this comes around only once every 100 years! The last chance for Texans to order a limited edition 100th Anniversary Texas license plate from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate license plates in Texas on your vehicle.

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Consumer Alert: TxDMV Urges Texans to Protect Themselves before Hiring a Moving Company

August 10, 2018 - The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is helping consumers fight back against rogue moving companies as many families complete their moves before the new school year begins. TxDMV urges Texans to protect themselves from hiring unscrupulous movers.

All Texas movers are required to be licensed with TxDMV. If you hire one that is not, you risk losing your household goods.

TxDMV Warns Buyers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Vehicles

May 23, 2018 Austin – Giving someone a new or used car as a graduation gift may earn you an “A” for effort, but failing to do your homework before buying could be a dangerous and costly mistake. More than eight months after Hurricane Harvey damaged an estimated 500,000 cars and trucks, Texans are still at risk of unknowingly purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is urging Texans to do their research before buying a new or used car.

Texas Slams the Brakes on a Major Odometer Fraud Operation

TxDMV Urges Consumers to Protect Themselves against Odometer Rollbacks

July 19, 2017 Austin – A man suspected of rolling back the odometers on hundreds of vehicles to defraud innocent Texas consumers was arrested following a three-year investigation by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Fort Worth Police Department, the Grand Prairie Police Department, the Tarrant County Regional Auto Crimes Task Force and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

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