The Auto Registration / Texas Driver's License Maze

Steps to "Relocate" your auto registration and driver's license to Texas

Welcome to Texas! Now that you have moved, it's time to handle moving your auto, driver's license, auto title and auto insurance to Texas. It is helpful for you to handle these tasks in the order that follows. Obtaining Texas auto insurance is the first step because you have to show proof that your auto insurance meets Texas' minimum required liability insurance for each of the other steps.
 

Step 1: Apply for Texas Auto Insurance

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Step 2: Texas Vehicle Inspection

You must have Proof of Insurance (see step 1). You may go to any of the state inspection locations (most auto lube or auto garages). You must have a Texas vehicle inspection prior to transferring your auto title. Be sure to get the "Identification Certificate" from the inspector. This is proof of your auto's ID number.

Step 3: Auto Title Transfer

You must have the following:

1. Out-of-State title or current registration with lienholder information (if any).
2. Proof of Insurance (see step 1)
3. Vehicle "Identification Certificate" (see step 2)
4. Social Security Card
5. Government Issued Photo ID (like your driver's license)

Next, go to your County Tax Office:

• North Hays County (Buda, Kyle): 500 Jack C. Hays, Buda - Phone (512) 295-6602
• Travis County (most of Austin): 5501 Airport Blvd., Austin - Phone (512) 854-9473
• Williamson County (Far NW Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock): Round Rock: 211 Commerce Cv., Round Rock - Phone (512) 248-3278; Cedar Park: 350 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park - Phone (512) 260-4290

Step 4: Apply for Texas Driver's License

Texas requires that you obtain a Texas driver's license within 30 days after relocating.

You must have the following:

1. Proof of Insurance (see step 1)
2. Social Security Card*
3. Proof of Identity* - several possible combinations: A. Birth Certificate and current U.S. driver's license; B. Either your Birth Certificate or U.S. Driver's License plus two supporting documents (i.e., expired Driver's License, Vehicle Title, Military ID, etc.)
4. Vehicle Registration receipts on all owned vehicles (see step 3)
5. Eyeware, if required for vision check

* Foreign National: Valid Passport & Visa or Resident Alien Card

Next, go to the DPS (Department of Public Safety) Driver's License office

• San Marcos: 1400 IH-35, San Marcos - Phone (512) 353-2770
• South Austin: 4719 S. Congress Ave., Austin - Phone (512) 444-5241
• Central Austin: 1500 N Congress Ave., Austin - Phone (512) 936-2100
• North Austin: 6121 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin - Phone (512) 424-2076
• Northwest Austin: 13730 Research Blvd., Austin - Phone (512) 335-8131
   

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