Already a Texas resident, transferring vehicle registration to my Escapees address

[ElectricZ]

Hi all, I just started my full time adventure and am in the process of getting all my paperwork in order. I live in Texas and have my motorhome and toad registered in Bexar county. Both expire in August. Do I need to plan to be in Polk County in August to get my inspections done and update my registration to my Escapees address, or can I get inspected at any state inspection station and update the vehicle registration by mail? I'm planning on heading west instead of east, and I'd like to avoid the detour if possible.

Thanks,

EZ

Edited March 18, 2023 by ElectricZ

[Kirk W]

I would not be too concerned but just use an address change form as that is the easiest way to move vehicle registration. You can do the address change for your driver's license online from this link. Your vehicle inspection can be done in any TX county that has the same inspection as your county of registration. When we moved to the mail service from Ft Worth I did it all without ever visiting Polk County. Since you live in TX already it is very easy and no need to go there. 

[RV_]

Many years ago I did that as I was stationed in San Antonio and registered in Bexar county too. But that was a long time ago so I advise giving them a call at the DMV. They have three locations in Livingston:

• Department of Motor Vehicles

  416 N Washington Ave, Livingston, TX 77351

  Closed · Opens Mon 8 AM

  (936) 327-6801
   
• Department of Motor Vehicles

  1737 N. Washington Ave., Livingston, Texas 77351

  Closed · Opens Mon 8 AM

  (936) 327-6806
   
• Department of Motor Vehicles

  3161 US-59, Livingston, TX 77351

  (936) 327-6806

[sheldons65]

I did it in 2019 and just used the change of address forms or online equivalent for everything. It was very easy. Vehicle inspection I did locally wherever I was at in Texas at the time. 

[ElectricZ]

Thanks everyone, I hoped this could be done remotely. I appreciate the input!

[2gypsies]

5 hours ago, ElectricZ said:

Thanks everyone, I hoped this could be done remotely. I appreciate the input!

Do as SHELDON65, above did..... just do a change of address.

[Anawilliam850]

In Texas, motor vehicles are required to undergo an annual safety inspection, which includes a check of the vehicle's emissions and safety features, before they can be registered. Inspections are typically conducted at state-approved inspection stations, which are located throughout the state.

When you register your vehicle, you must provide a current inspection certificate as proof of compliance with the inspection requirement. Vehicle registration can be done by mail, online, or in person at a county tax office.

[2gypsies]

3 hours ago, Anawilliam850 said:

In Texas, motor vehicles are required to undergo an annual safety inspection, which includes a check of the vehicle's emissions and safety features, before they can be registered. Inspections are typically conducted at state-approved inspection stations, which are located throughout the state.

When you register your vehicle, you must provide a current inspection certificate as proof of compliance with the inspection requirement. Vehicle registration can be done by mail, online, or in person at a county tax office.

Note that if one isn't going to be in Texas one can self-certify online... just click a box .... and you don't have to drive to Texas for a yearly inspection.  Also, if just driving through Texas and not staying you don't have to get an inspection if you can drive through in 3 days.  

[Kirk W]

10 hours ago, Anawilliam850 said:

In Texas, motor vehicles are required to undergo an annual safety inspection, which includes a check of the vehicle's emissions and safety features, before they can be registered.

The emissions check is only required in designated counties and Polk Co. where Livingston is located is not one of those counties. Designated counties include: Brazoria, Collin, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Ellis, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Johnson, Kaufman, Montgomery, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, Travis, and Williamson. Gasoline powered vehicles only.  Diesel powered vehicles and motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing, but are still required to have the annual safety inspection.

Which vehicles are required to have the emissions test?

[Blues]

On 3/29/2023 at 6:52 AM, Kirk W said:

On 3/28/2023 at 8:44 PM, Anawilliam850 said:

In Texas, motor vehicles are required to undergo an annual safety inspection, which includes a check of the vehicle's emissions and safety features, before they can be registered.

The emissions check is only required in designated counties and Polk Co. where Livingston is located is not one of those counties.

The Chatbot dropped the ball on this one, too.  I think it needs to brush up on the nuances of Texas vehicle inspections before offering up any more opinions.