Texas

For Texas, deadline to apply for title is Not later than the later of the 30th day after the date of assignment on the documents or the date provided by Section 152.069, Tax Code; statute is Sec. 501.145, verified against its source on 2026-10-08.

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What the source says

Not later than the later of the 30th day after the date of assignment on the documents or the date provided by Section 152.069, Tax Code, the purchaser of the used motor vehicle shall file with the county assessor-collector:

— tcss.legis.texas.gov, retrieved 2026-10-08

What tcss.legis.texas.gov says

(a) If the application for the transfer of title is not filed during the period provided by Section 501.145, the late fee is to be paid to the county assessor-collector when the application is filed. If the seller holds a general distinguishing number issued under Chapter 503 of this code or Chapter 2301, Occupations Code, the seller is liable for the late fee in the amount of $10. If the seller does not hold a general distinguishing number, subject to Subsection (b) the applicant's late fee is $25.

— tcss.legis.texas.gov, retrieved 2026-10-08

Sources

• tcss.legis.texas.govhttps://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.501.htm#501.145
• tcss.legis.texas.govhttps://tcss.legis.texas.gov/resources/TN/htm/TN.501.htm#501.146

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