
- #TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS FULL#
- #TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS REGISTRATION#
- #TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS VERIFICATION#
#TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS REGISTRATION#
If you have a Texas title you must keep the registration valid and up to date. If you are a Texas resident serving out of the state, you can retain your Texas title and continue to renew your registration. You must provide a certified English translation of any document printed in any language other than English. You can have your vehicle inspected by any Texas approved Safety Inspection Station.
#TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS VERIFICATION#
Your vehicle must pass a Texas vehicle safety inspection and a visual verification of the vehicle identification number (VIN). More information concerning duty or other Customs matters is available from the U.S. Your vehicle must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If you will be bringing in a vehicle purchased in another country, you are required to meet all federal and state importation requirements before you can title and/or register it in the state of Texas. Look for the state inspection sign at their place of business.Ĭontact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at (512) 424-7293 or visit their website, for more information regarding vehicle inspections. Many mechanics, repair facilities, and full-service stations are approved to perform the inspections. Texas approved inspection stations conduct vehicle inspections and VIN verifications. Please check with your county for requirements. Some counties also have emissions testing requirements. You will need to present valid proof of liability insurance in order to receive your vehicle inspection report. The vehicle must have current, passing inspection prior to registration. Annual Vehicle Safety InspectionĮvery vehicle registered in Texas and operated on a public roadway (unless exempted by law) must pass an annual safety inspection. However, proof of financial responsibility from out of state or out of country is acceptable if the insurance company is licensed to do business in Texas and reflects the above minimum amounts. "No fault" insurance is not valid proof of financial responsibility in Texas.

A SPV calculator is available on our home page for your reference. For used vehicles the value of the vehicle will be determined at the county and is based on the Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) of the vehicle.
#TEXAS DRIVING TEST EXEMPTIONS FULL#
If you are a Texas resident and have not previously paid a Texas sales tax on the vehicle, you will pay either a 6.25% sales tax or the difference between the full amount of taxes less any taxes previously paid to another state.

Since counties vary in their fees and their fees may change, be sure to check with your county for specific amounts. Up to $30.75 (varies by county, vehicle type, and vehicle use) State portion of the vehicle inspection fee $51.75 (includes $1 Department of Public Safety insurance fee)

Registration fee for passenger car or truck (6,000 lbs and less)

