Texas vehicle title forms, explained

Which form you need, what to write, and where to send it. Every guide links to the official form from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).

• Texas title transfer after a private sale (Form 130-U)What the seller signs, the 30-day deadline, 6.25% sales tax and the county tax office visit.
• Replace a lost Texas title (certified copy, VTR-34)Apply by mail for $2 or in person for $5.45, with ID and any lien release.
• Gift a car to a family member in Texas ($10 gift tax)Form 14-317, which relatives qualify, and why one of you must go in person.
• Transfer a car after a death in Texas (Affidavit of Heirship, VTR-262)When you can skip probate, which heirs must sign, and the notary rules.