Texas DMV fees and documents

    Every Texas fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    61 items across 16 tasks.

    Boat registration

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

    Documents

    • PWD 143 Vessel/Boat Application

      Title and/or registration application form.

    • Original title or MSO

      Signed by prior owner, plus bill of sale.

    Source: tpwd.texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Texas Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    • License/ID replacement

      $10 by mail (form DL-64).

      dps.texas.gov

      Not stated

    • Vehicle address change

      Not stated on the official page.

      dps.texas.gov

      Not stated

    Documents

    • Form DL-64

      For a mail-in license change.

    • Form VTR-146

      For the vehicle title address.

    Source: dps.texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Texas Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    • Standard license renewal, ages 18–84

      Other ages, license classes and transaction types have different fees; confirm with DPS.

      dps.texas.gov

      $33

    Documents

    • Current license or renewal notice

      Check DPS instructions for your renewal method.

    • Additional documents if DPS requires an office visit

      Check DPS for updated identity, citizenship or residency documents in your circumstances.

    Source: dps.texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Texas Department of Public Safety

    Documents

    • Proof of citizenship/lawful presence

    • Proof of Texas residency

    • Proof of identity

    • Social Security Number

    • Proof of insurance

      Vehicle owners.

    Source: dps.texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · Texas Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    • Passenger Vehicle Registration (1-6000 lbs)

      txdmv.gov

      $50.75

    Documents

    • Proof of Texas vehicle insurance

    • Out-of-state title/registration

    • Proof of Texas residency

    • Proof of identity and SSN

    • Proof of current Texas vehicle registration (for the license)

    Source: dps.texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · State of Texas

    Fees

    • Texas driver license, ages 18–84: new or renewal

      DPS credential transaction fee, not a separate REAL ID charge; other ages and ID cards differ.

      texas.gov

      $33

    • Replacement driver license, if applicable

      For a replacement transaction; the expiration date does not change.

      texas.gov

      $11

    Documents

    • Identity and lawful-presence evidence

      Use the DPS checklist for acceptable originals or certified documents.

    • Social Security number evidence

      Review DPS accepted documents for your circumstances.

    • Two Texas residency documents

      Check dates and acceptable document types on the DPS checklist.

    Source: texas.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    Title transfer

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Title application

      Depends on county; confirm with your county tax office.

      txdmv.gov

      $28 or $33

    • Private-party motor vehicle sales tax

      Generally based on purchase price or standard presumptive value, whichever is higher; exemptions may apply.

      txdmv.gov

      6.25%

    Documents

    • Seller-assigned original title

      Bring lien release or additional ownership paperwork if applicable.

    • Form 130-U

      Application for Texas Title and/or Registration.

    • Liability insurance if registering

      Texas requires proof of insurance when you title and register; title-only rules differ.

    Source: txdmv.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    Vehicle registration renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

    Fees

    • Base registration, passenger car or lighter pickup

      Base only; local, inspection-replacement, handling, and other applicable fees are extra.

      txdmv.gov

      $50.75

    • Annual inspection replacement fee

      For applicable noncommercial vehicles; check the TxDMV fee chart for exceptions.

      txdmv.gov

      $7.50

    Documents

    • Renewal notice or plate details

      Check the official page for what to provide by renewal method.

    • Current liability insurance

      Required for registration renewal.

    • Emissions result if required

      Applies in designated counties; check your county on the TxDMV site.

    Source: txdmv.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    More Texas topics, quoted from official pages

    Each quote below was found on the live official page by an automated check; it hasn't been reviewed by a person.

    Title transfer

    • Signed title

      "A properly signed title, including the date of sale and odometer reading"

      txdmv.gov

    • Form 130-U

      "Signed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) with the sales price clearly shown."

      txdmv.gov

    REAL ID

    • Birth certificate or passport

      "An original or certified copy of a Birth Certificate issued by a State Bureau of Vital Statistics or equivalent Agency from a U.S. State, U.S. Territory, the District of Columbia or an unexpired U.S. Passport Book or Card"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Social Security Number

      "Social Security Number"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Vehicle registration and insurance (if you own a vehicle)

      "Current Texas Vehicle Registration or Title (If you own a vehicle) Current automobile insurance policy, statement, or card (If you own a vehicle)"

      dps.texas.gov

    Address change

    • Replacement (duplicate) application

      "To change your Address, Zip Code and Name on your driver license or ID card, you must apply for a replacement (also known as a duplicate) and pay the required fee."

      dps.texas.gov

    Learner's permit

    • Learner license, under 18

      $16

      "Learner license—under 18 | New | $16"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Original license application

      "1. Application for an Original Texas Driver License"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Citizenship or lawful presence

      "2. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Evidence of Lawful Presence"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Proof of residency

      "3. Proof of Residency"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Driver education completion

      "8. Proof of Completion for Driver Education"

      dps.texas.gov

    • School enrollment (VOE)

      "9. Verification of Enrollment and Attendance in School or its equivalent"

      dps.texas.gov

    Road test

    • Learner license

      "Your Texas learner license or Texas driver license with B restriction"

      dps.texas.gov

    • ITD certificate

      "Certificate of completion for meeting the ITD requirements;"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Liability insurance for test vehicle

      "Proof of current liability insurance for the vehicle to be used for the road test."

      dps.texas.gov

    • Qualifying vehicle

      "A vehicle for the road test that meets all of these requirements: 1. Current registration sticker; 2. Two license plates;"

      dps.texas.gov

    Disability placard

    • Application VTR-214

      "Submit the completed application and payment (if required) ... with proof of eligibility to your local county tax assessor-collector's office"

      txdmv.gov

    • Medical prescription

      "An original prescription must include the disabled person's name, the signature of the licensed medical professional (as defined on page 2), and a statement if the disability is permanent or temporary."

      txdmv.gov

    New-resident license

    • Citizenship or lawful presence

      "Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence(if not a U.S. Citizen)"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Texas residency

      "Proof of Texas Residency"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Identity

      "Proof of Identity"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Texas vehicle registration

      "Evidence of current Texas Vehicle Registration for each vehicle you own."

      dps.texas.gov

    • Insurance

      "Proof of Insurance for each vehicle you own or a statement affirming you do not own a vehicle."

      dps.texas.gov

    Name change

    • Replacement license

      $11

      "Replacement driver license | $11"

      dps.texas.gov

    • Replacement (duplicate) application

      "To change your Address, Zip Code and Name on your driver license or ID card, you must apply for a replacement (also known as a duplicate) and pay the required fee."

      dps.texas.gov

    • Legal name-change document

      "Acceptable documents: 1. Marriage license 2. Divorce decree 3. Original or certified copy of a revised birth certificate 4. Court ordered name change"

      dps.texas.gov

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