Port Arthur, Texas
Port Arthur DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Texas vehicle title transfer office for Port Arthur and Port Arthur County. Get your Port Arthur bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the County Tax Assessor-Collector – Port Arthur.
Port Arthur Title & Registration Office
Office Name
County Tax Assessor-Collector – Port Arthur
Address
Visit https://www.txdmv.gov for the nearest Port Arthur, TX office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office phone numbers
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$33.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
7.75%
Special requirements in Port Arthur County:
- Complete a title transfer at your local Texas title office within the required timeframe
- Tax based on Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) or purchase price, whichever is higher
- Both buyer and seller should retain a signed copy of the bill of sale
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of insurance
Notarization in Port Arthur: ✓ Not Required
Texas does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Documents Required for Port Arthur Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $33.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 7.75% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
Generate a Port Arthur Bill of Sale by Vehicle
FAQ — Port Arthur DMV
- Where is the DMV in Port Arthur, Texas?
- The Port Arthur title office is the County Tax Assessor-Collector – Port Arthur, located at Visit https://www.txdmv.gov for the nearest Port Arthur, TX office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: See state DMV website for local office phone numbers.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Port Arthur?
- The title transfer fee in Port Arthur County is $33.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 7.75%. Texas state rate 6.25% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Port Arthur?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale, a valid photo ID, and payment for the $33.00 title fee plus 7.75% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Port Arthur?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the County Tax Assessor-Collector – Port Arthur to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.