WALLER COUNTY TAX OFFICE

Titles

730 9th St.
Hempstead, Tx 77445
Phone: (979) 826-7620
Fax: (979) 826-7619


HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TRANSFER A TITLE?
All transfers are different, please e-mail t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com or call (979) 826-7620 during business hours.

I CAN'T FIND MY TITLE. HOW DO I APPLY FOR ANOTHER?
Go to the Texas Department of Transportation website for Form VTR-34 and details, or you may pick the form up from our office.

HOW DO I CORRECT AN ERROR IN A TITLE?
To correct an error on a title is complicated. Please e-mail t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com or call (979) 826-7620.

MY NEW CAR DOESN'T HAVE A TITLE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
This is a complex situation. Please e-mail t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com or call (979) 826-7620 during business hours.

HOW DO I TRANSFER A TITLE OF A VEHICLE THAT BELONGED TO SOMEONE NOW DECEASED?
If the deceased left a will and the will was probated, you'll need certified copies of the Will and Muniment of Title or Letters of Testamentary from a Probate Court. The person appointed as executor will have to execute the back of the title and the Application for Title form 130-U. If no will was left, and no probate was done, you'll need to obtain an Affidavit of Heir ship form VTR-262, signed by all heirs and notarized.

If you need additional Information, e-mail t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com or call us at (979) 826-7620 during business hours.

HOW DO I TRANSFER A TITLE ON A VEHICLE NOW THAT I'M DIVORCED?
This is a complicated transaction. Please e-mail t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com or call us at (979) 826-7620 during business hours.

I HAVE PAID OFF MY VEHICLE. HOW DO I GET A NEW TITLE?
To get a title with no lien showing in the computer and on the title you must obtain:

  • The Original Texas Certificate of Title, or a certified copy of the original showing that the lien has been released and the date on the front of the title.
  • Form 130-U (Application for Texas Certificate of Title).
  • $33.00 Title fee.
  • Mail all of these or bring them to one of our tax office locations and we will help you.
  • DOES THE TITLE HAVE TO BE NOTARIZED?
    No.

    CAN I GIVE MY VEHICLE TO SOMEONE?
    Yes you may give your vehicle to a parent/step parent, grandchild, guardian, child/step child, sibling, grandparent, or a decedents's estate.

    WHAT FORMS DO I NEED TO TRANSFER THE VEHICLE THAT I GAVE SOMEONE?
    You will need the title, 130U and the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer form.

    HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO TRANSFER THE VEHICLE I GAVE SOMEONE?
    You will have a $10.00 gift tax, a $33.00 title fee, and a registration fee if needed or a $2.50 transfer fee.

    WHAT IS THE E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR ANY MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE QUESTIONS NOT COVERED ABOVE?
    t.schovajsa@wallercotx.com