texas title transfer ?

[69heavychevy]

Does anyone know if its really necessary to get insurance for a truck thats not running in order to apply for a title here in Texas. I'll be going to the county tax office tomorrow but would just like to know ahead of time.
Thanks!

[shaneschevys]

As long as your are not going to register it you shouldnt need to insure it.

[sameyrasmea72]

I agree, you can transfer the title, just not register it.

[68jewel]

Originally Posted by shaneschevys

As long as your are not going to register it you shouldnt need to insure it.

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I agree, you can transfer the title, just not register it.

Yes, these guys are absolutley correct. I bought my truck last year, but just transferred the title in December 09. As long as you do a transfer of title only, you do not need insurance. Now, to register it you will need insurance though. I didn't need to register mine because it is not running. Nor will it be for a while since the cab and all is off of the frame.

[hotrod 80]

If you have current insurance on the other vehicles you own you can register it if it is within 30 days of purchase . I was told your current insurance covers a new car purchase for 30 days . I have always just walked in and shown them my current policy ( without the new car/truck on it ) and gotton it done . Out of state is different and has to be inspected first . An inspector won't even look at it with out insurance . If you title it and don't register it they will send you a notice to that effect saying you have 10 days to take action . If you get as ticket in it without regestration i can't imagine what the fines would be like when you did actually register it .

[nutsforchevys]

When you go to dmv tell them you want "Title Only" If it is currently reqistered make sure and take the plates and sticker off of it, if it has any. They will want them.

[69heavychevy]

makes sense...but you know those dmv people lol!

[Leviticus]

Originally Posted by 69heavychevy

makes sense...but you know those dmv people lol!

Just be glad you don't live in Cali, they are car Nazi's lol.

[spankbomb]

What these guys said. Dallas County offices may be closed for President's Day, though.

[OhOneWS6]

Yep, they take the plates now. Taxes are also figured on what the state thinks it's worth NOT what you paid for it. A bill of sale does you no good as far as taxes.

http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm

[spankbomb]

Originally Posted by OhOneWS6

Yep, they take the plates now. Taxes are also figured on what the state thinks it's worth NOT what you paid for it. A bill of sale does you no good as far as taxes.

http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm

Ugh. When did they pass this? I titled a '79 last year so I would have been exempt anyways. But still...

[Conroe trucker]

I have never had a problem, and do not get in a hurry to swap the title.

If you have the correct year license plates, you pay a small fee, and then you do not need an inspection sticker again.

[POPO1984]

i went to one of those places that will do it for you and i transfered the titile and registered it with out having insurance.

[POPO1984]

just say it was a gift

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by POPO1984

just say it was a gift

Doesn't work anymore... too many gifted vehicles, I guess.

[68jewel]

Originally Posted by POPO1984

just say it was a gift

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Doesn't work anymore... too many gifted vehicles, I guess.

Guys, I really think all these rules are valid. But, I think it also depends on whose working that window on that specific day. I say this because, I just "titled-only" my C10 in December. I paid $2500 for my truck, but told them it was a gift. She then said, "Well...you have to tell me how much you think it's worth." I then said, "It's just a broke down old, raggedy truck that doesn't run. I'd say it's about $150." She then said, "That's fine by me." She also offered to register it for me with no insurance, but I wasn't willing to pay the extra money right then because my truck will not be operable for some years and I was also registering my daily driver and my work truck. She never asked for any plates, bill of sale or anything. I did the same thing with my Chevelle several years ago that I paid $2000 for. Same outcome. Before the Chevelle, I had a '66 Impala, which is what I sold to buy the Chevelle, same scheme. I do know for the smaller towns in Texas, they do hassle you for more documents and do things more-so by the book. In downtown Dallas, the line is so damn long, I think those ladies could care less. 90% of the people at the windows are women who know nothing about classic cars. Just make it seem as if it is some old jalopy that is broken down into parts and you're going to fix it up. They will not question you. It has worked for me three times.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by 68jewel

In downtown Dallas, the line is so damn long, I think those ladies could care less.

I think your right about it depending on who's at the window. I went to reg my truck and there were 15 people in front of me, she turned everyone away for one reason or anther and turned me away for having the truck 31 days before I tried to reg it and not allowing me to use my Insurance card, had to get the ins co to fax over a letter I was covered.

[Painter D]

I'd rather have my teeth pulled than go to the tax office.

[POPO1984]

Really well i did it last july. but that was 6 months ago now so

[dfwright]

Vehicles Not Subject to Taxation based on Standard Presumptive Value

...

* Vehicles 25 years old or older

[Muleman100]

If registring for only sa Title you do not need proof of insurance in Texas.

[OhOneWS6]

Originally Posted by dfwright

Vehicles Not Subject to Taxation based on Standard Presumptive Value

...

* Vehicles 25 years old or older

I missed that. The last used vehicle I titled was a 1999.

[kevmic28]

I tried to title only my truck when I first got it this past summer and they refused to do it. Told me I had to have insurance and inspected before they could transfer the title. So i just waited till I had it road worthy. I guess it depends on who it is working as to what you can do. They only charged mne taxes on what I paid.

[Dynomutt]

depends on what county you're in too.