licenses and permits
Vehicle Registration
If you are a new resident of the state of Texas, to register your vehicle you must pay a registration fee, a new resident tax, and a transfer fee. Before registering your vehicle, you must have it inspected at a state-approved Safety Inspection Station. After your vehicle has passed inspection, bring the completed inspection form, proof of liability insurance, your out-of-state driver's license and your title or out-of-state registration to the Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse (address below). If your liability insurance is out-of-state, bring your declaration page from the vehicle insurance policy. If your vehicle is leased, bring the lease agreement or another document that shows that sales tax has already been collected. If you do not have a Texas driver's license, you will need to pay your fees in cash; checks will not be accepted.
Vehicle Registration
txdmv.gov/motorists/register-your-vehicle/
888.DMV.GOTX (368.4689)
Collin County Tax Offices
Plano - 920 E Park Blvd - 972.881.3014
McKinney - 2300 Bloomdale Rd - 972.547.5014
Frisco - 6101 Frisco Square Blvd #2000 - 972.362.5800
For more information, visit the Texas Department of Transportation website.
Driver's License
Texas state law requires that you transfer your out-of-state driver's license to a Texas license within 30 days of your arrival. Prior to obtaining your new license, your vehicle must have passed a vehicle safety inspection, and it must be registered (see Vehicle Registration above). Bring proof of registration, your valid out-of-state driver's license, and your Social Security card with you. For more information call 512.424.2600 or visit dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/
Texas Department of Public Safety
Plano - 2109 Parker Rd #224 - 972.867.4221
McKinney - 400 Powerhouse St - 214.733.5350
For more information, visit txdps.state.tx.us
Marriage License
McKinney
2300 Bloomdale Rd, Suite 2106 | TX 75071
972.548.4185
Plano
900 E Park Blvd, Suite 140-C | TX 75074
972.881.3025