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• How can I check my vehicle registration status?

  • Registration > Registration Renewal

  You can easily obtain current vehicle registration status by contacting your local motor vehicle office.  Though most state DMV offices send out registration renewal notices, sometimes these notifications get lost in the mail, or don't find your mail box because you never got around to notifying the DMV of your new mailing address. Consequently, it's not until you get pulled over that you discover your car registration is expired.  So for peace of mind purposes, it's always wise to know the current status of your car registration. Fortunately for you, every state DMV office allows you to obtain this information in person and by phone. A few even by Internet...

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• Do I need proof of auto insurance for TX vehicle registration?

  • Registration

  Yes. Before you can start either the vehicle registration or the registration renewal process, you must show proof of an auto insurance policy that meets the state’s minimum requirements of: $25,000 to cover the bodily injury of one person in a single accident. $50,000 to cover the bodily injury total per accident. $25,000 to cover the property damage per accident. It’s wise to avoid trying to mess with Texas when it comes to car insurance: The state uses the Texas Sure Insurance Verification Program to allow insurance agencies to electronically report insurance information to the TX DMV, which helps the state make sure each vehicle with a DMV registration is properly covered. This means if you lose your coverage at any point after you finalize the register car process, the DMV..

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• Where can I get an emissions or smog check for TX vehicle registration?

  • Registration > Smog and Emissions

  First, determine whether your car needs an emissions or smog check for vehicle registration or registration renewal. Your Location The following Texas counties currently require a smog or emissions inspection as part of the DMV registration process: Brazoria Fort Bend Galveston Harris Montgomery Collin Dallas Denton Ellis Johnson Kaufman Parker Rockwall Tarrant Travis Williamson El Paso Your Vehicle If any of the following statements apply to your vehicle, and you live in one of the above listed counties, your vehicle will have to undergo emissions testing before you can complete the register car process: Your vehicle is older than two years old. Your vehicle is not diesel powered. Your vehicle is not an antique. Your vehicle does not have a slow-moving vehicle emblem. Your vehicle is a..

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• Do golf carts require vehicle registration?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  Because golf cart registration is more often than not a town-by-town issue, you'll need to contact your local DMV for the exact rules and regulations in your area. The regulations of golf carts is one that, obviously, has more bearing in warm-weather areas. Examples of Golf Cart Regulation In some states, like Nevada, for example, golf cart regulations are governed by counties and municipalities. In parts of Nevada's Clark County (home to Las Vegas) golf cart owners are required to have a DMV permit and insurance, following almost the identical steps for car registration. Texas stopped requiring golf cart registration in 2009. Although Grayson County, located along the Oklahoma border, mandates licensing of all golf carts, requiring owners to provide the Texas DMV with proof of ownership...

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• I lost my vehicle registration, what should I do?

  • Registration > Duplicate Registration

  To replace a lost vehicle registration, you must go through your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In some states this means visiting your local county treasurer or assessor.  A lost car registration requires immediate attention. Otherwise you run the risk of getting ticketed for operating a motor vehicle without proof of registration. Applying for a duplicate registration certificate is a simple process that can be completed in minutes. Each state has different identification requirements and fees and methods for applying for a new registration card.  Every state allows you to apply in person. Others provide mail, online and phone options, as seen in the grid below...

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