2017), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2012. (g) The department may issue a certified copy of a title only if the applicant: (1) is the registered owner of the vehicle, the holder of a recorded lien against the vehicle, or a verified agent of the owner or lienholder; and. (a) To obtain a motor number assigned by the department, the owner of a motor vehicle that has had the original motor number removed, erased, or destroyed must file a sworn application with the department. 1617), Sec. 161 (S.B. 592 (S.B. (B) information recorded and documents that were accepted for the titling of a motor vehicle before the titling system was implemented. 1135 (H.B. Section 7003(b)). 55, eff. (a) Except as provided by Sections 503.036 and 503.039, a motor vehicle may not be the subject of a subsequent sale unless the owner designated on the title submits a transfer of ownership of the title. 2357), Sec. (e) The department by rule shall establish a reasonable schedule for compliance with the requirements of Subsection (a) for each category of lienholder that the department requires to participate in the system. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. Decide on what kind of eSignature to create. (e) A person is eligible to file a rights of survivorship agreement under this section if the person: (1) is married and the spouse of the person is the only other party to the agreement; (2) is unmarried and attests to that unmarried status by affidavit; or. January 1, 2012. (a) The department by rule shall develop a system under which a security interest in a motor vehicle may be perfected, assigned, discharged, and canceled electronically instead of by record maintained on a certificate of title. Sec. (11) "Out-of-state buyer" means a person licensed in an automotive business by another state or jurisdiction if the department has listed the holders of such a license as permitted purchasers of salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles based on substantially similar licensing requirements and on whether salvage vehicle dealers licensed in Texas are permitted to purchase salvage motor vehicles or nonrepairable motor vehicles in the other state or jurisdiction. 501.0301. ASSIGNMENT OF LIEN. (C) being repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed for the other person. September 1, 2013. 1422), Sec. 2.02, eff. A county assessor-collector may not issue a title receipt and the department may not issue a certificate of title for a vehicle subject to Section 548.3011 unless proof that the vehicle has passed a vehicle emissions test as required by that section, in a manner authorized by that section, is presented to the county assessor-collector with the application for a title. 2741), Sec. (d) Except as provided by Subsection (e), an offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) is a Class C misdemeanor. Sec. 501.107. Step 1: Obtain the car title from the seller. 2, eff. 501.0916 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. Sept. 1, 1999. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. January 1, 2012. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (9) "Nonrepairable motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle: (A) that is damaged, wrecked, or burned to the extent that the only residual value of the vehicle is as a source of parts or scrap metal; (B) that comes into this state under a comparable ownership document that indicates that the vehicle is nonrepairable; (C) that a salvage vehicle dealer has reported to the department under Section 501.1003; (D) for which an owner has surrendered evidence of ownership for the purpose of dismantling, scrapping, or destroying the motor vehicle; or. 165, Sec. September 1, 2011. 241, Sec. (d) The department may adopt rules to implement this section. 501.0235. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1276, Sec. (c) Subsections (a) and (b) do not apply if the motor vehicle is eligible to be issued: (1) classic vehicle license plates under Section 504.501; or. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1817), Sec. 2741), Sec. (b) To obtain a title under this section, the owner must: (1) apply for the title in the manner required by Section 501.023; and. September 1, 2013. 501.163. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 8, eff. (2) may be used only as a source for used parts or scrap metal. Sept. 1, 2003. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Redesignated and amended from Transportation Code, Section 501.101 by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 55, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. TITLE FOR FORMER MILITARY VEHICLE. (c) The department may collect the fee set under Section 2054.2591, Government Code, from a person making a payment by electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card through the online project implemented under Section 2054.252, Government Code. January 1, 2012. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (2) one 30-day permit issued to a purchaser described by this section. Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1997. IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INSPECTION REQUIRED. June 19, 2009. September 1, 2009. (2) to any county assessor-collector who is willing to accept the application. 1325, Sec. (f) A nonrepairable vehicle title, nonrepairable record of title, salvage vehicle title, or salvage record of title in the department's electronic database must include appropriate remarks so that the vehicle record clearly shows the status of the vehicle. 1296 (H.B. 1, eff. 1817), Sec. OFFENSES. 3, eff. (c) A rescission, cancellation, or revocation containing the statement authorized under Subsection (b)(3)(B) does not negate the fact that the vehicle has been the subject of a previous retail sale. 11(1), eff. 2741), Sec. Sec. 62, Sec. 969 (S.B. 24, eff. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Renumbered from Transportation Code Sec. 969 (S.B. Austin, TX 78711-3550. REBUILDER TO POSSESS TITLE OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (20) "Used parts dealer" and "used automotive parts recycler" have the meaning assigned to "used automotive parts recycler" by Section 2309.002, Occupations Code. (e) If it is shown on the trial of an offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c) that the defendant has been previously convicted of: (1) one offense under Subsection (a), (b), or (c), the offense is a Class B misdemeanor; or. 14, eff. (2) complies with the application process for a title issued under Subsection (a) or (c). Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. (a) In this section, "salvage pool operator" has the meaning assigned by Section 2302.001, Occupations Code. (e) A signed and dated written odometer disclosure containing the information described in this subsection may be included on or with the power of attorney if the power of attorney is executed within 120 days before the date of the transfer and is accompanied by the conspicuous written notification described in this subsection. (C) a utility vehicle, as that term is defined by Section 551A.001. Sec. 1296 (H.B. 4, eff. (b-1) Except as provided by Subsection (b-4), fees collected under Subsection (b) to be sent to the comptroller shall be deposited to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 30.43(a), eff. (f) The issuance of a title under Subsection (e) is recordation of the assignment. (f) Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Chapters 1-9, Business & Commerce Code, control over a conflicting provision of this chapter. PAYMENT OF FEES BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER OR CREDIT CARD. January 1, 2012. (1-a) "Certificate of title" means a printed record of title issued under Section 501.021. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (c) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), if the purchaser is a member of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Texas National Guard or of the National Guard of another state serving on active duty under an order of the president of the United States, or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States serving on active duty under an order of the president of the United States, the documents described by Subsection (a) must be filed with the county assessor-collector not later than the 60th day after the date of assignment of ownership. An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 53, eff. September 1, 2019. 876), Sec. 5, eff. (f) The department shall adopt the rules necessary to implement this section. Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server (d) The department shall provide for use consistent with 49 C.F.R. 501.025. 1287 (H.B. 1296, Sec. 2357), Sec. 501.132. certificate of title) if the ownership of the vessel and/or outboard motor is transferred prior to the death of any person(s) in . (3) "Damage" means sudden damage to a motor vehicle caused by the motor vehicle being wrecked, burned, flooded, or stripped of major component parts. 959 (S.B. September 1, 2019. 1325, Sec. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. (d) A rights of survivorship agreement under this section may be revoked only if the persons named in the agreement file a joint application for a new title in the name of the person or persons designated in the application. 2357), Sec. (a) The master or captain of a ship or airplane or a person who owns or controls the operation of a ship or airplane, in whole or part: (1) may not take on board or allow to be taken on board the ship or airplane in this state for transport a motor vehicle without inquiring of the motor vehicle titles and registration division of the department as to the recorded ownership of the motor vehicle; and. Sec. 18, eff. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1999. (d) A late fee imposed under this section may not exceed $250. A person who transfers a vehicle commits an offense if the person fails to execute the documents in full. 2357), Sec. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (4) an item of equipment not required to be titled but that may be registered under Chapter 502 or issued licensed plates under Chapter 504. January 1, 2012. RECORDING OF DOCUMENTS. (b) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) accepts a document described by Subsection (a) that does not contain all of the required information; or. 501.0929 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. (2) may be deducted only from the proceeds of a sale of the motor vehicle. 2495), Sec. (e) An applicant aggrieved by the determination under Subsection (d) may appeal only to the county or district court of the county of the applicant's residence. 2357), Sec. 11, eff. (a) On receipt of a written notice of transfer from the seller of a motor vehicle, the department shall indicate the transfer on the motor vehicle records maintained by the department. An applicant must file an appeal not later than the fifth day after receipt of the assessor-collector's determination. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (15) "Manufacturer's permanent vehicle identification number" means the number affixed by the manufacturer to a motor vehicle in a manner and place easily accessible for physical examination and die-stamped or otherwise permanently affixed on one or more removable parts of the vehicle. 501.036. January 1, 2019. GDN licenses are broken down into several categories. PWD 790 (01/19) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 www.tpwd.texas.gov Page 2 of 2 . September 1, 2017. (A) operate or permit the operation of the motor vehicle on a public highway, in addition to any other requirement of law; (B) repair, rebuild, or reconstruct the motor vehicle; or. DUTY OF TRANSPORTERS TO DETERMINE RIGHT OF POSSESSION; OFFENSE. September 1, 2007. If a lienholder is listed and not released, you will need additional documentation to complete the title transfer. (d) In addition to the fee described by Subsection (b), the applicant shall pay a $65 rebuilder fee. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 2357), Sec. July 1, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 2357), Sec. 501.145. 501.002. (c) A title for a motor vehicle that has been the subject of an ordered repurchase or replacement under Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, must contain on its face a notice sufficient to inform a purchaser that the motor vehicle has been the subject of an ordered repurchase or replacement. 1296 (H.B. Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer (Form 14-317). (g) On affixing an assigned identification number or witnessing the affixing of a reassigned identification number, the owner or the owner's representative shall certify on a form prescribed by the department that the identification number has been affixed in the manner and location designated by the department and shall submit the form in a manner prescribed by the department. September 1, 2019. 501.099. (D) theft, unless the motor vehicle was damaged during the theft and before recovery. Inherited Vehicles 2.15, eff. In this chapter: (1) "Assembled vehicle" has the meaning assigned by Section 731.001. 501.117. (g) A title may be issued under Subsection (f) if the insurance company: (1) surrenders a properly assigned title on a form prescribed by the department; or. Sec. 969 (S.B. Section 149. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. Rebuilder to Possess Title or Other Documentation. (2) issue a new title as provided by this chapter. CERTIFIED COPY OF LOST OR DESTROYED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE. September 1, 2011. ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF OWNERSHIP. 501.0236. Sept. 1, 2003. September 1, 2009. (30) "Travel trailer" means a house trailer-type vehicle or a camper trailer: (A) that is a recreational vehicle defined under 24 C.F.R. 2357), Sec. (A) the bargain, sale, transfer, or delivery of a motor vehicle, other than an assembled vehicle, that has not been previously registered or titled, with intent to pass an interest in the motor vehicle, other than a lien, regardless of where the bargain, sale, transfer, or delivery occurred; and. APPLICATION FOR REGULAR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR SALVAGE VEHICLE. SHORT TITLE. 26(2), eff. 969 (S.B. 165, Sec. 7, eff. (d) The department may not require a depository institution, as defined by Section 180.002, Finance Code, to participate in the system if the department has issued fewer than 100 notifications of security interests in motor vehicles to the depository institution during a calendar year. Notice given to the last known lienholder of record, as provided by that chapter, is adequate to allow foreclosure under that chapter. 1548), Sec. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 3097), Sec. Sept. 1, 2001. (13) "Public highway" has the meaning assigned by Section 502.001. 2076), Sec. 1296 (H.B. 33, eff. 1135 (H.B. 1, eff. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. A person who fails to comply with Section 501.0332 commits an offense. 45, eff. 2357), Sec. January 1, 2012. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 501.0935. (4) purchased by a commercial fleet buyer who: (A) is a deputy authorized by rules adopted under Section 520.0071; (B) utilizes the dealer title application process developed to provide a method to submit title transactions to the county in which the commercial fleet buyer is a deputy; and. ALTERNATIVE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER INSPECTION. Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 57, eff. 38, eff. 70. 371 (H.B. January 1, 2012. 501.0915 and amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. The term does not include an unlicensed person who: (A) casually repairs, rebuilds, or reconstructs not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; (B) buys not more than five nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles in the same calendar year; or. 3, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 876), Sec. 1135 (H.B. 2, eff. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the department shall issue a title for a former military vehicle if all requirements for issuance of a title are met. 17, eff. (a) If the department has not issued a nonrepairable vehicle title, nonrepairable record of title, salvage vehicle title, or salvage record of title for the motor vehicle and a comparable out-of-state ownership document for the motor vehicle has not been issued by another state or jurisdiction, a business or governmental entity described by Subdivisions (1)-(3) may sell, transfer, or release a nonrepairable motor vehicle or salvage motor vehicle only to a person who is: (1) a licensed salvage vehicle dealer, a used automotive parts recycler under Chapter 2309, Occupations Code, or a metal recycler under Chapter 2302, Occupations Code; (2) an insurance company that has paid a claim on the nonrepairable or salvage motor vehicle; or. Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2076), Sec. (4) an employee of the National Insurance Crime Bureau authorized by the department to perform an inspection under this section. September 1, 2013. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. (b) The department shall publish and distribute procedures for using the system to county assessor-collectors and to financial institutions and other potential motor vehicle lienholders. 58, eff. 501.157. 165, Sec. 48, eff. 1356), Sec. 6, eff. (b) The owner of a salvage or nonrepairable motor vehicle may not transfer ownership of the motor vehicle by sale or otherwise unless the department has issued a salvage vehicle title, salvage record of title, nonrepairable vehicle title, or nonrepairable record of title for the motor vehicle or a comparable ownership document has been issued by another state or jurisdiction for the motor vehicle in the name of the owner. 1296 (H.B. (b) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle: (1) that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company in the settlement or adjustment of a claim; (2) for which the title has been surrendered in exchange for: (A) a salvage vehicle title or salvage record of title issued under this chapter; (B) a nonrepairable vehicle title or nonrepairable vehicle record of title issued under this chapter or Subchapter D, Chapter 683; or. (a) The owner of a motor vehicle registered in this state: (1) except as provided by Section 501.029, shall apply for title to the vehicle; and. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. September 1, 2011. DEFINITIONS. CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES. Sec. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 2305), Sec. but does not modify, limit, or supersede Section 101(c) of that Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 161 (S.B. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 505, Sec. 2357), Sec. 501.0234. September 1, 2017. Sept. 1, 1995. Sec. 1235), Sec. January 1, 2012. 2357), Sec. The Texas Department of Transportation shall use for remittance to the comptroller as required by this subsection money in the state highway fund that is not required to be used for a purpose specified by Section 7-a, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and may not use for that remittance money received by this state under the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program established under 23 U.S.C. Sec. 2357), Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. 1093), Sec. 49, eff. A Certificate of Authority is a "parts only" vehicle and cannot be reregistered. September 1, 2013. SALE OR OFFER WITHOUT TITLE RECEIPT OR TITLE. 1325, Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. (3) a regular certificate of title for a motor vehicle other than a salvage motor vehicle or a nonrepairable motor vehicle. Authentications Unit. (2) may only be used as a source for used parts or scrap metal. September 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (i) The department by rule may provide that a person required by this section to provide notice may provide the notice electronically, including through the use of e-mail or an interactive website established by the department for that purpose. September 1, 2011. (a) The county assessor-collector may retain as commission for services provided under this subchapter half of each late fee. Sec. RECORDATION OF SECURITY INTEREST. (f) The words "FOR EXPORT ONLY" required by Subsection (e) must be at least two inches wide and clearly legible. 12, eff. TITLE FOR AUTOCYCLE. 2, eff. APPLICATION FOR MOTOR NUMBER RECORD. 1135 (H.B. (2) must make a reasonable inquiry as to the right of possession of a motor vehicle by the person delivering the vehicle for transport if the recorded owner of the vehicle is a person other than the person delivering the vehicle for transport. 268, Sec. Sept. 1, 2003. (c) Each duty imposed by this section on the seller of a motor vehicle is solely that of the seller. (15) "Salvage motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (A) has damage to or is missing a major component part to the extent that the cost of repairs, including parts and labor other than the cost of materials and labor for repainting the motor vehicle and excluding sales tax on the total cost of repairs, exceeds the actual cash value of the motor vehicle immediately before the damage; or. 2202), Sec. (c) Repealed by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. In this section, "Texas military forces" has the meaning assigned by Section . Sec. Sec. 18, eff. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree. (b) A person commits an offense if the person knowingly sells, transfers, or releases a salvage motor vehicle in violation of this subchapter. https://www.familycarbuyers.com/sell-my-car/texas/ (e) On or after the 31st day after the date the department receives a rebuilder fee under Subsection (d), the department shall deposit $50 of the fee to the credit of the state highway fund to be used only by the Department of Public Safety to enforce this chapter and $15 to the credit of the general revenue fund. 1296 (H.B. January 1, 2012. 814 (S.B. On or before the fifth workday of each month, the Texas Department of Transportation shall remit to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the Texas Mobility Fund an amount of money equal to the amount of the fees deposited by the comptroller to the credit of the Texas emissions reduction plan fund under Subsection (b-1) in the preceding month. September 1, 2013. 501.135. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. This chapter may be cited as the Certificate of Title Act. (2) evidence acceptable to the department that the insurance company has made payment of a claim involving the motor vehicle. 21, eff. September 1, 2011. Out-of-State Identification Certificate. 99 (H.B. Send your comments and recommendations to the following e-mail address: VTR_Title_Reg-Manual-Update@txdmv.gov In the e-mail subject line, state the document name (i.e. Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. May 14, 2001; Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. For a nonrepairable motor vehicle, the insurance company shall apply for a nonrepairable vehicle title or nonrepairable record of title. 8, eff. 55, eff. September 1, 2005. 2202), Sec. Sec. 1543), Sec. 1135 (H.B. 9, eff. DEFINITIONS. Fill & Sign Online, Print, Email, Fax, or Download. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. SEIZURE OF STOLEN VEHICLE OR VEHICLE WITH ALTERED VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. The term does not include a motor vehicle that is insured by an insurance company. (21) "Record of title" means an electronic record of motor vehicle ownership in the department's motor vehicle database that is created under Subchapter I. 1796), Sec. 30.39(a), eff. (C) is a licensed used automotive parts recycler if the sale of repaired, rebuilt, or reconstructed nonrepairable motor vehicles or salvage motor vehicles is more than an incidental part of the used automotive parts recycler's business. 1296, Sec. September 1, 2017. 22, eff. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. A county assessor-collector that transfers money to the department under this chapter shall transfer the money electronically. (a) If a printed title is lost or destroyed, the owner or lienholder disclosed on the title may obtain, in the manner provided by this section and department rule, a certified copy of the lost or destroyed title directly from the department by applying in a manner prescribed by the department and paying a fee of $2. 501.155. Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 20.007, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. September 1, 2015. (b) This section applies only to a salvage pool operator who, on request of an insurance company, takes possession of a motor vehicle that is the subject of an insurance claim and the insurance company subsequently: (1) denies coverage with respect to the motor vehicle; or. September 1, 2009. 23, eff. (16) "Salvage vehicle title" means a printed document issued by the department that evidences ownership of a salvage motor vehicle.
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