If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of vehicle title and registration requirements will end Wednesday, April 14.
The temporary waiver was originally announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not waive standard fees associated with title and registration.
According to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, those who have not renewed their expired vehicle registration should make plans to renew by that date. The Texas DMV added that motorists have several renewal options.
Three ways to renew your vehicle registration:
■ Visit www.TxDMV.gov/register or www.Texas.gov. This is the quickest and least expensive way to renew. Save $1 if you renew online. Online renewal is available up to nine months past your registration expiration date.
■ Mail: Return the bottom portion of your registration renewal form, payment and other required information to your county tax assessorcollector.
■ In Person: Visit the office of your county tax assessor-collector. In many counties, in-person renewal is also available at other locations, such as certain grocery stores. Contact your county tax office to check hours and locations.
As always, before renewing registration, Texans will need to obtain a passing vehicle inspection at the state vehicle inspection station of their choice, unless their vehicle is exempt from inspection requirements.
■ The expiring temporary waiver covers the following services:
■ Initial vehicle registration.
■ Vehicle registration renewal.
■ Vehicle titling.
■ Renewal of permanent disabled parking placards
■30-day temporary permits. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles does not issue driver licenses or state ID cards. Texans should contact the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) at www.dps.texas. gov/driverlicense/ for these services.
—Citizen staff report