Montgomery County Tax Office | Vehicle Registration Information

Vehicle Registration Information

NOTICE: Vehicle and/or trailers must be register in the County you reside in.

Vehicle registration stickers can be renewed at any of the 5 Tax Offices or the 21 substations in Montgomery County. Please provide the following when renewing:

The renewal notice from the State of Texas
Proof of insurance for the vehicle on the renewal notice
Note: Motorcycle owners must show insurance for a Motorcycle.
Proper identification
Correct amount in the form of cash, check or money order. We do not accept Credit Cards.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT OUT-OF-STATE CHECKS FOR ANY REASON

Please make checks or money order out to: J.R. Moore, Jr.

If your vehicle or trailer requires new license plates, you must visit one of the Tax Offices to process your renewal. Also, all title transfer and new resident registration are done at the Tax Offices.

Registration stickers may also be renewed by mail. Please send the following:

The renewal notice from the State of Texas
A photo copy of Proof of Insurance
Check or Money Order for the registration amount PLUS $1.00

Please make checks or money order out to: J.R. Moore, Jr. and mail to:

Montgomery County Tax Office
J.R. Moore, Jr. Tax Assessor-Collector
400 N. San Jacinto
Conroe, Texas 77301

Transferring A Texas Title:

Seller:

Sign the back of the Texas Title
On the back of the title, complete the buyer's name, complete address and odometer reading (if vehicle is less than 10 model years old)
Sign the form 130-U (Title Application, line 22)
If the vehicle is currently registered, provide the buyer with the registration receipt

Buyer:

Sign the back of the title (if the vehicle is less than 10 model years old)
Sign the form 130-U (Title Application, line 23)
Transfer the title within 20 working days
Provide proof of insurance (Motorcycle insurance is required for all Motorcycle Titles)
Provide Social Security Number

For New Residents of Texas:

Obtain Proof of Liability Insurance for the vehicle you wish to register
(Motorcycle insurance is required for all Motorcycle Titles)
Have the vehicle inspected, in the County of residence, at a state-approved Safety Inspection Station. You will receive a Vehicle Identification Certificate (Form VI-30-A) for a passing vehicle.
Register the vehicle at the Tax Office. Bring the following: Proof of Insurance, Vehicle Inspection, Negotiable Out of State Title and the Application for Texas Certificate of Title (Form 130-U)
There is an addition $90.00 new resident fee at time of registration

For more information, please visit the Motor Vehicle FAQ page or call (936) 539-7896.