How do I register my vehicle in Texas? You must register your vehicle in the state or jurisdiction where you currently live, unless you are a full-time student or active military. If you are a student or active military, contact your local county tax office in the Texas county where you last resided for more information., Notify The TxDMV That I Sold My Vehicle? Register My Vehicle with the TxDMV? Transfer my license plates?, Driver License Renewal. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) handles license renewals. To renew your Texas driver license, motorcycle license or identification card, click the link below:, Application for Replacement License Plate(s), and/or Vehicle Registration Sticker (VTR-60) VTR-60 Application for Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Title (VTR-441), Link to apply for and order a specialty license plate, renew your vehicle registration and/or submit a change of address online via the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Vehicle and Title Registration Services application., The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles offers 72-Hour, 144-Hour, 30-Day, One-Trip, and Transit Permits. To learn about the types of temporary permits, visit the Temporary Permit webpage. To obtain a temporary permit, provide the following in-person to your local county tax office or Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center:.