ATV Title Transfer in Texas
Texas requires a Certificate of Title for ATVs processed through the TxDMV / County Tax Assessor-Collector. The title transfer process is similar to a standard vehicle, but the agency, forms, and fees may differ.
Registration in Texas
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) issues off-highway vehicle use permits. The title is issued by TxDMV through county offices.
Required Documents in Texas
Texas ATV titles go through county tax offices, the same as vehicle titles. Bring the signed title and Form 130-U.
Texas allows certain UTVs to be registered for street use on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. ATVs may operate on county roads in rural counties under specific conditions.
Texas has a large ATV and UTV community. The TPWD OHV permit ($25/year) is required for use on designated state OHV trails but not for private land use. Title transfer at the county office is straightforward — same forms as a standard vehicle.
ATV Title Transfer FAQ — Texas
Yes — Texas requires a Certificate of Title for All off-highway vehicles (OHVs) including ATVs and UTVs. Texas requires a title (Certificate of Title) for all ATVs, UTVs, and off-highway motorcycles. Off-highway use permit required for use on public OHV land.
In Texas, ATV title transfers go through the TxDMV / County Tax Assessor-Collector. Required documents: Form 130-U (Application for Title), Signed previous Texas title or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO). Processing takes 20–45 Business Days. Texas ATV titles go through county tax offices, the same as vehicle titles. Bring the signed title and Form 130-U.
Some ATVs/UTVs can be registered for street use in Texas. Texas allows certain UTVs to be registered for street use on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or less. ATVs may operate on county roads in rural counties under specific conditions.
$28–$33. Standard TxDMV title fee. Annual OHV use permit from TPWD is separate: $25.