Getting Your Texas Driver's License and Registering Your Car
When you move to Texas, you need to update your driver's license and vehicle registration. Here is the general process. Check the Texas Department of Public Safety and your county tax office for current requirements.
Vehicle inspection
In Texas, vehicles generally need to pass a state inspection before registration. Find an inspection station near you.
Register your vehicle
New residents generally have 30 days to register their vehicle with the county tax assessor collector. Bring proof of insurance, the inspection report, and your title or registration from your previous state.
Get your Texas driver's license
New residents generally have 90 days to get a Texas driver's license at a Department of Public Safety office. Appointments can book up, so schedule early.
Bring documents
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Texas residency, like a lease or closing documents
- Social Security information
- Proof of vehicle registration and insurance
Why it matters for your home
Your Texas driver's license with your home's address is required for your homestead exemption.
If you are moving soon, add these to your first month checklist.
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