Relocating to Houston, Texas? Make sure to register your vehicle!

                                                                 

I have been relocating many out-of -state clients lately to Houston. As a new resident, there are somethings you need to do. One of them is to register your vehicle and get your Texas driver's license and you only have 30 days to do it. Before you register your vehicle, though, it must pass the state inspection process. In order, here are the three steps to follow:                                                              

                                                                            

1. Take your vehicle to a state inspection station. You can find a list of what types of inspections are required in your county and an inspections-station locator at the Department of Public Safety Web site. When you go, make sure you take your current driver's license and proof of insurance. If your insurance policy wasn't issued in Texas, you may need to show proof that you carry the minimum coverage required by the state: $20,000 bodily injury or death to one person; $40,000 bodily injury or death to two or more persons; and $15,000 injury or destruction to other property.

2. When your vehicle passes inspection, the inspection station will give you a verification form to bring to the county tax assessor-collector's office. This is where you obtain a Texas vehicle registration sticker and license plates. You'll need proof of ownership, such as registration or title from your previous home state, as well as proof of insurance. Again, you may need to show that you carry minimum coverage amounts.

3. Apply for a Texas driver's license at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office in your area. Bring an ID, proof of Social Security number, proof of liability insurance, and proof of Texas vehicle registration. Expect to provide a thumbprint and surrender any valid out-of-state license you currently have.

If you go to my website at www.davidthelocator.com you will see an application under "Useful Forms and Links."

As always, if you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me or post comment below. Thank you. Was this information useful to you?