- Periodic safety inspection required.
- Required.
- Yes, all motorcycles are titled.
The fees for Texas motorcycle registration are as follows:
- Base motorcycle registration fee: $30.
- Local fees and taxes may vary.
The fees for Texas motorcycle title transfers include:
- Sales tax: 6.25% of sale price or standard value (whichever is higher).
- Title transfer fee: $25 to $33, depending on your county.
How to Title and register a Motorcycle in Texas
To register and title your motorcycle in TX, you’ll need the following:
- Signed over title.
- Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn’t issue titles.
How to register a motorcycle in Texas:
- Visit the county tax office.
- Provide your proof of ownership documents (motorcycle title).
- Complete an application for registration and title: https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/130-U.pdf
- Pay the registration fees and taxes.
- Be prepared to submit proof of your identity and address.
If you’ve just bought a motorcycle, you’ll have 30 days to get it registered. The TX DMV recommends the buyer and the seller go to the DMV together to finish the transfer process.
Renew Motorcycle Registration in Texas
Your motorcycle registration will expire on the last day of the month shown on your license plate sticker.
Before you can renew your registration, you’ll need to pass the annual motorcycle safety inspection.
Your options for renewing your Texas motorcycle registration include:
- Online.
- By mail.
- In person at your local DMV office.
The information and items you’ll need in order to complete your motorcycle registration renewal include:
- Your renewal notice.
- Your license plate number.
- Your VIN.
- Your current registration details.
- Payment for your renewal fees and taxes.
How to Register a Motorcycle with No Title in Texas
To register a used motorcycle without a title in Texas, you can either:
Option 1: Motorcycle from Texas
Before sale is complete, ask previous owner to get a duplicate title:
Option 2: Bikes from out of state
If the motorcycle was bought in a state that requires motorcycle titles:
- Have the previous owner request a duplicate title in that state.
- Find motorcycle registration and title details for all states here.
Option 3: Register in a No-Title State
Register the bike in a non-title, no residency requirement, mail-in registration application state, such as Vermont.
- Follow the registration requirements in Vermont.
- Transfer your registration to your own state.
How to Replace a Lost Motorcycle Title in Texas
Your options for requesting a duplicate motorcycle title include:
To replace a lost motorcycle title in Texas, you’ll need to:
- Complete a duplicate title application: https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-34.pdf
- Provide proof of your identity.
- Provide the motorcycle details.
- Provide your ownership information and address.
- Pay the duplicate title fee.
You can mail your application and check to:
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
1601 Southwest Parkway, Suite A
Wichita Falls, TX 76302The fee for a duplicate title is $5.45 (in person) or $2 (by mail).
Texas Street Legal Motorcycle Equipment Requirements
Texas requires motorcycles to have:
- Rearview mirrors.
- Handlebars not higher than 15” above seat.
- Passenger footrests and handholds when riding with a passenger.
- Daytime headlights.
- Horn.
This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.
More Texas Motorcycle Resources
- How to Get a Motorcycle License in Texas
- How to Get Cheaper Motorcycle Insurance
- Free Bill of Sale
