Here's a quick guide to renewing your vehicle registration in Texas which we hope will save you time. In Texas, you can renew your car registration online, in person or via mail, so take your pick.

Renew Texas Car Registration Online

Here are the steps to renewing your Texas car registration online if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Go to the Texas DMV car registration website
2. Type in your License Plate Number and the last 4 digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN)
3. Pay the amount the system shows you

Renew Texas Car Registration in Person

Here are the steps to renewing your Texas car registration in person if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Go to any Texas County Tax Office
2. Bring your your registration renewal notice and proof of current liability insurance
3. Pay the fees

Here are the steps to renewing your Texas car registration in person if you have not received a renewal notice:

1. Go to any Texas County Tax Office
2. Bring your License Plate Number, Vehicle Identification Number, and Registration Receipt from the previous year
3. Pay the fees

Renew Texas Car Registration via Mail

Here are the steps to renewing your Texas car registration via mail if you have received a renewal notice:

1. Prepare your Renewal notice (keep the vehicle owner's section for your records), A copy of your Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR), Proof of current liability insurance and payment for the renewal
2. Send it to your County Tax Office via mail

I Have Other Texas DMV Questions

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