Average time
About 15 to 25 minutes, but many fields may not apply to every user.
A realistic fill-session estimate, not the time you would spend hunting for the form.
Texas statewide
Handle the title, ownership, or vehicle record step without DMV panic.
Use this form to title or register a vehicle in Texas. It gives the state the vehicle, owner, and tax details it needs.
Your legal name and, if applicable, spouse information.
Your property address and mailing address.
A phone number where the tax office can reach you.
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Chapter 4
Strategic Brief
The Goal
Form 130-U supports a vehicle title, ownership, or tax step. The agency will compare the VIN, names, dates, and signatures against the title or transfer record.
The Warning
Check names, dates, signatures, and supporting documents before submitting the form.
Your legal name and, if applicable, spouse information.
Your property address and mailing address.
A phone number where the tax office can reach you.
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Agency
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Form identifier
Form 130-U
Estimated time
About 15 to 25 minutes, but many fields may not apply to every user.
Verified
May 2026
Jurisdiction
Texas statewide
Reference PDF
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