Paperwork gets lost. Titles go missing. But that should not keep you from claiming what is yours.
VIN, make, model, and year of the vehicle.
Any document showing how you acquired the vehicle, like a bill of sale or receipt.
A government-issued photo ID to verify your identity. Confirms the VIN and ensures the vehicle meets state requirements.
Verifies that the vehicle is not stolen.
The official request for a Texas bonded title.
Explains how you obtained the vehicle. Surety Bond is required by the TxDMV.
You must be a Texas resident, have the vehicle, and ensure it has no liens or theft reports.
The TxDMV sets your bond amount at 1.5 times the appraised value.
Get a surety bond for a vehicle title in Texas from a licensed provider. It remains valid for three years.
Take your completed Texas bond title forms and surety bond to the county tax office.
Take your completed Texas bond title forms and surety bond to the county tax office.
Pay the required title and processing fees—Swift Auto Title prices start at just $200. Once your application is submitted, the TxDMV will review it. If approved, you’ll receive your bonded title in Texas.
Pay the required title and processing fees—Swift Auto Title prices start at just $200. Once your application is submitted, the TxDMV will review it. If approved, you’ll receive your bonded title in Texas.