Vehicle title, add or remove a lien holder

Add a lienholder if you have an original or certified copy of your title

You will need to:

• Schedule a title transfer appointment with the tax office
• Complete the Application for Texas Title (130-U)
• Provide a valid photo ID
• Pay the $33 application fee for a new title

Remove a lienholder if you have an original or certified copy of your title

You will need to:

• Schedule a title transfer appointment with the tax office
• Complete the Application for Texas Title (130-U)
• Provide your original release of lien letter or document and a valid photo ID
• Pay the $33 application fee for a new title

Remove a lienholder if your title is lost or destroyed

You will need to:

• Schedule an appointment at a TxDMV Regional Service Center
• Complete the Application for Certified Copy of Title (VTR-34)
• Provide your original release of lien letter or document and a valid photo ID
• Pay the $5.45 fee

See more information about special situations involving a lost tile, such as completing the process by mail, vehicles titled in the name of a business or vehicles title in the name of a trust.