You Sold Your Texas Tornado: Now What, Maverick?
Congratulations, partner! You wrangled yourself a buyer and your trusty Texas chariot has galloped off into the sunset (or at least down the highway). But hold your horses (or should we say, your longhorns?), there's still a few dusty trails to navigate before you can hightail it to the nearest honky-tonk to celebrate.
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| What To Do After Selling A Car In Texas |
Title Tango: Don't Be a Maverick (This Time)
First things first, that car title needs to sashay on over to its new owner. Dig out the original title (or a certified copy if you've misplaced it). This is like the deed to your mechanical steed, so make sure it's spotless and ready for its close-up at the county tax office.
Here's where the magic happens:
- Sign the back of the title, adding the date of sale and that all-important odometer reading.
- Don't forget to boogie on over to Section B of the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U). Fill 'er up with the sales price (be honest, even if it was about as valuable as a two-headed rattlesnake).
Pro Tip: Wrangle yourself a buddy (the buyer, perhaps?) to mosey on down to the tax office with you. This way, everything gets transferred smoothly, and you've got a witness to testify in case of any future hullabaloo.
Tip: Reread complex ideas to fully understand them.
Vamoose, Vanity Plates!
Unless you're planning on sticking those "BIG TEX" plates on your next chariot, it's time to say goodbye. Pop those suckers off and keep them safe (or surrender them to the Department of Motor Vehicles if you're feeling generous). Don't forget to peel off that registration sticker too – you wouldn't want to be blamed for any parking violations your car commits under its new ownership.
Thinking of keeping the plates? That's fine, but you'll need to unregister them to avoid any unwanted fees.
Shoo, Fly, Parking Tickets!
You've handed over the reins, but you don't want to be saddled with parking tickets your car racks up under its new owner. Here's your secret weapon: the Vehicle Transfer Notification. This nifty little form tells the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles "Hey, that car ain't mine no more!" File it online or at your local county tax office within 30 days of the sale. Consider this your official "get out of jail free" card (well, parking ticket free card, at least).
Tip: Rest your eyes, then continue.
Feeling overwhelmed by all this paperwork? Don't fret, partner! We've got you covered with a handy dandy FAQ section.
How-dy Partner? Here's Some FAQs to Keep You Out of Trouble:
How to File a Vehicle Transfer Notification?
You can waltz over to your local county tax office or mosey on over to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website
QuickTip: Copy useful snippets to a notes app.
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How Long Do I Have to File the Transfer Notification?
Don't dawdle too long, partner! You've got 30 days from the sale date to file that notification and avoid any future headaches.
What if I Lost My Title?
QuickTip: Note key words you want to remember.
Saddle up and head on over to your local county tax office to apply for a certified copy.
Can I Keep My License Plates?
Sure thing, sugar! But just remember to unregister them to avoid any fees.
What if the Buyer Needs to Register the Car Temporarily?
The buyer can get a temporary 30-day permit online through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website. That should give them enough time to get everything sorted permanently.
Now that you've wrangled all that paperwork, it's time to celebrate! Go forth and lasso yourself a celebratory beverage (just don't forget to call a designated driver if need be). Happy trails!
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