Does the vehicle that you purchased have a Texas title? If so, read on, this article will help you ensure that it is signed over, or "assigned," to you properly.
Title assignment can be complex. To fully understand the process, we strongly recommend consulting our Prior Title Assignment Guide alongside this one.
This is a guide for clients that have hired visitor.us to register a California-titled vehicle for them in Montana.
If you are not a visitor.us client, please consult the State of Texas' DMV website.
Before you write on any title
Write-overs, cross-outs, and white-outs may create the need for additional paperwork, delays and fees. Write on titles only after practicing on a separate piece of paper.
While it's important to be careful when writing on a title, mistakes sometimes happen.
If you make a mistake on a title, these are the steps that can be taken to correct an error.
The Texas Vehicle Title
Below is an example of a Texas vehicle title document (with some fields blurred out):
Front
Rear
The front of the title
Owner's signature
The registered owner listed on the title must sign the front of the title.
Lien release
A lien is a loan against a vehicle, and the lender is called the lienholder. If there is a loan against the vehicle, its lienholder will be listed here:
This title's lienholder section says NONE - the vehicle does not have any loans against it.
If a lienholder is listed, the lienholder's authorized agent must sign on the line next to their lien in order for the vehicle's ownership to be transferred.
The rear of the title
Assignment of title
If you are buying directly from the vehicle's registered owner, you and the registered owner will complete this section:
Buyer's information
Your information should be written in the blue area as follows:
Name of purchaser: Your name
Street: 544 E Main St. Suite B
City: Bozeman
State: MT
Zip: 59715
Next, sign the line labeled Signature of Buyer/Agent and print (handwrite) your name on the line labeled Printed Name (same as signature) in the green area.
Seller's information
The seller must sign, date, and print (handwrite) his or her name in the red area.
Odometer disclosure
If the vehicle is 2011 and newer (and is not a trailer), the seller must write the current odometer reading in the area marked in orange.
If the vehicle is 2010 and older, these fields can be left blank.
Dealer reassignments
If you buy your vehicle from a dealership, the dealer will use this section to assign the vehicle to you. Only licensed auto dealers can use this section. Sign, date, and write your name where the dealer instructs.
Next Steps
When your Texas title assignment is complete, send the authentic, assigned title document to visitor.us for registration by following these steps.