Continue reading the sections below to learn about how to obtain a license plate in Texas, including renewals, replacements, transfers and all associated fees. Depending on the type of TX DMV license plate best suits your needs, you can choose from numerous kinds of license plates.
Texas car registration plate types include the following:. If you want to obtain new registration plates in TX, you must first have a current passing inspection report. Car registration plates are available online, in person or by mail. Note that there is a two-business-day payment processing hold before your sticker will be printed. It can take an additional two to three weeks to receive it in the mail. However, you may still apply at your county tax office for replacement plates if the license plate needs to be replaced for cosmetic or readability reasons.
When a new general-issue license plate design is released, it takes several years before all registered vehicle owners receive the plates.
Introduced in July , "The Texas Classic" is designed to provide Texans the highest public safety protection. It is the first license plate in the country to feature two, high-visibility security threads embedded into the plate sheeting, making it easier for law enforcement to spot legitimate plates.
This was the first digital, general-issue license plate, and also the first to use full color and full-plate graphics. When it was launched in June , it began the seven-character plate number. After 33 years, Texas' growth exhausted the six character alpha-numeric plate patterns. The new passenger vehicle plate patterns began with two letters, followed by a number and then a letter and three numbers. The plate design was selected by Texans in an online e-Vote.
Unfortunately, the plate design was not favored by law enforcement, and some Texans complained the plate's colors clashed with their vehicle color. This license plate was introduced in , and These plates represent the last of a Texas era.
The design has the distinction of being the last stamped plate in Texas history, and also the last general-issue plate issued with six characters. The design of this plate features a little bit of everything, including a space shuttle, oil derrick, and cowboy on a horse. When it was launched in , it became the first Texas plate to use three colors - blue, red and black. Her work has appeared in "Juice," "Ibid," and a number of websites. She is currently pursuing a degree in honors English, music and creative writing at the University of Western Ontario.
Step 1 Obtain the appropriate license plate replacement form. Step 2 Complete the request form. Step 3 Determine the fee required for your replacement plate.
Specialty plates can be ordered online in most counties. You must go to the tax office in person to collect plates ordered online in order to verify your identity. If you get a new car, you can usually transfer license plates from your previous vehicle.
You can also replace license plates and use the TX DMV license plate lookup for personalized plate options. Are you looking for something a little different? Learn more about your choices on our specialty plates and applying for specialty plates pages. NOTE: Do you need disabled parking access? In addition to the standard license plate, there are several types of specialty plates you can choose from, including personalized tags that support specific causes or organizations.
If you have a disability, you may wish to apply for disability parking plates. For more information, visit our Disability Plates and Placards page, which has application information and regulations. Texas offers several types of temporary plates and short-term registration options that allow you to operate a vehicle that must be registered.
If you buy a vehicle from a dealership , they will handle the temporary plates and registration for you. It is valid for up to 5 days and allows you to take your vehicle to the DMV to be registered. When you move to TX, you have 30 days to register your vehicles.
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