Dealer-runner program

COVID-19 Alert

You must wear a face mask to visit the tax office, which includes dropping off dealer transactions.

Paperwork drop off

Dealers and runners may drop off dealer transactions outside the front entrance to the main tax office, 5501 Airport Blvd from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Payment is required when the transactions are dropped off.  

Dealer-runner badges

The Travis County tax office requires we properly credential owners and employees of dealerships who submit and/or pick up motor vehicle documents. We can only accept title and registration paperwork from dealers licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). State law requires a TxDMV dealer’s license for anyone who sells more than five vehicles a year.

Owners, and runners working for dealers licensed by the TxDMV, must obtain a photo identification badge from the tax office.

Your initial badge and first replacement badge, if necessary, are free; there is a $10 fee for any additional replacement badges.

To obtain a badge if you are the owner of a dealership, you need:

• A valid U.S. government-issued photo identification (such as your state-issued driver’s license or identification card, or U.S. passport). Foreign IDs are not accepted.
• A typed letter, on company letterhead, stating that you are the owner of the dealership and authorized to do business on its behalf; the letter should include the date, GDN/P number, and your signature; if letterhead is not available, the letter should include your company name, address, and phone number, and your business card must be attached to the letter.
• A copy of the dealer’s TxDMV license with the General Distinguishing Number (GDN)/P number.

To obtain a badge if you are an employee of the dealership, you need:

• A valid U.S. government-issued photo identification (such as your state-issued driver’s license or identification card, or U.S. passport). Foreign IDs are not accepted.
• A typed letter signed by the owner of the dealership, on company letterhead, stating that you are an employee of the dealership and authorized to do business on its behalf; the letter should include the GDN/P number; if letterhead is not available, the letter should include the company name, address, and phone number, and the owner’s business card must be attached.
• A copy of the dealer’s TxDMV license with the General Distinguishing Number (GDN)/P number.

To renew or replace your badge, you need:

• A valid U.S. government-issued photo identification (such as your state-issued driver’s license or identification card, or U.S. passport). Foreign IDs are not accepted.
• Your expired Travis County photo ID badge, if you are renewing.
• A copy of the dealer’s TxDMV license with the General Distinguishing Number (GDN)/P number.

Contact us for additional information.