Obtaining a bonded title in Texas can be a complex process, but it is necessary if you wish to sell a vehicle without a title.

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has specific requirements for obtaining a bonded title.

In this video, we will outline the steps you need to follow to get a bonded title in Texas with a bill of sale.

To be eligible, you must be a Texas resident or military personnel stationed in Texas, and the vehicle must be in your possession.

The vehicle cannot be considered junk, nonrepairable, or otherwise ineligible for a title.

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can take or mail the following documents and a $15.00 administrative fee to the nearest TxDMV Regional Service Center.

Bonded Title Application (Form VTR-130-SOF), any supporting evidence of ownership such as a Bill of Sale, Invoice, or Cancelled Check, and acceptable photo ID.

The TxDMV accepts cash checks money orders

If the vehicle is an out-of-state vehicle, the vehicle identification number must be verified by a Texas-certified Safety Inspection Station (Vehicle Inspection Report).

If the vehicle has never been titled or registered in Texas, a vehicle identification number inspection is required from an auto theft investigator on the Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspection (Form VTR-68-A).

These inspections are not offered by the TxDMV, and you must inquire with local law enforcement agencies such as the police department or sheriff’s office to determine when and where your local law enforcement offers these vehicle sales and inspections.

After submitting the required documents and completing the necessary inspections, if your documents are approved, you will be issued a Notice of Determination for a Bonded Title or Tax Assessor-Collector Hearing (Form VTR-130-ND) stating the amount of the bond you must purchase.

The bond amount is equal to 1 ½ times the value of the vehicle

One of the final steps in obtaining a bonded title is purchasing a surety bond, which can be done through any agency licensed to sell vehicle Surety Bonds in Texas.
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