Rules and Regulations

Chester, the person I am buying the Hornet from, is very concerned we get all of the details right. In the past when I have bought cars I paid, signed the title, drove the car home, and mailed in the title. My deal in TX is becoming a little more complex. In addition to signing over the title and getting a bill of sale I need to complete a Vehicle Transfer notification to release Chester of any liability before I get the title transferred. Second, I need to get a Vehicle Transit Permit to drive it home.

Here is what I dug up and shared with Chester to put him at ease.

#1 Vehicle Transfer Notification https://vision21.txdot.gov/Vehicle/MainTransferNotification.aspx
This form is something that we complete at the time of sale in addition to the tile and bill of sale. Once completed and mailed to the address on the form it transfers liability to me from Chester for the car. The form is designed to be printed and mailed by the seller. I can bring duplicate forms with me with most of the information and a stamped addressed envelope.

#2 Vehicle Transit Permit https://vision21.txdot.gov/Vehicle/VehicleLookupForPermit.aspx
This step is what I need to do to legally drive the car after Chester takes the plates. It is an online form that needs the VIN to generate a printable Vehicle Transit Permit.