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)
Tarrant County Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Rd | Fort Worth, TX 76118 - 817.284.0024
For more information, visit the Texas Department of Transportation website txdot.gov.
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
3901 W Arkansas Ln, Suite 111 - 817.274.1818
For more information, visit txdps.state.tx.us
Marriage License
Tarrant County-Sub Court House
700 E Abram St | Arlington, TX 76010 - 817.548.3928
Tarrant County Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Rd., in Fort Worth
For more information, visit the Texas Department of Transportation web site: www.dot.state.tx.us
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 to:
Texas Department of Public Safety
3901 W. Arkansas Ln., Suite 111
For more information, visit www.txdps.state.tx.us
Marriage License
Tarrant County-Sub Court House
700 E. Abram St., Arlington