Vehicle Identification Number
Vehicle Purchased or Obtained From (Name of Individual or Entity)
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First Name (or Entity Name) Middle Name Last Name Suffix (if any)
Bonded Title Application or Tax Collector
Hearing Statement of Fact
Vehicle Information
Year
Make
Body Style
Model
Odometer Reading (no tenths)
Purchase Date
Purchase Price
Additional Applicant First Name (if applicable)
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Email (required if submitting this form by mail)
Phone Number (required if submitting this form by mail)
Applicant(s) Information Print name as it appears on photo identification
Application Explanation
Provide an explanation for requesting a bonded title or tax assessor-collector hearing.
Application Questions An answer must be provided to ALL questions
Yes No
1.
Do y ou live in Texas?
2.
Are you military personnel stationed in Texas?
3.
Has the vehicle been titled in Texas?
4.
Is the vehicle you a re attempting to title a nonrepairable vehicle?
5.
Is the vehicle you are attempting to title a salvage vehicle? If yes, a Rebuilt Vehicle Statement (Form VTR-61) is required.
6.
Are you in legal possession of the vehicle? If no, provide the physical location of the vehicle and short explanation.
7.
Are you in legal control of the vehicle? If no, provide the physical location of the vehicle and short explanation.
8.
Was the vehicle manufactured f or sale or distribution in the United States by a motor vehicle manufacturer?
If no, proof of compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation safety requirements is required or evidence the vehicle is
an assembled vehicle. If newly assembled,Yes” is required for question 9.
9.
Is the vehicle an assembled vehicle from new or used part(s) or a kit that has not been previously titled?
If yes, a Rebuilt Vehicle Statement (Form VTR-61) and an ASE inspection on Form VTR-64 or VTR-852 are required.
10.
Is the veh icle complete?
A motor vehicle (such as a passenger car or pickup truck) must have a motor, body, and frame. A motorcycle must have a
motor and frame. A trailer must have a bed, frame, and axle assembly. An incomplete motor vehicle will not be titled.
11.
Is the vehicle 25 or more years old? If yes, what is the current value of the vehicle?
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Certification State law makes falsifying information a third degree felony
I, the above listed applicant(s), certify physical i
nspection of the vehicle identification number (VIN) was made and corresponds to
the VIN provided above, and all other information provided on this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant
Printed Name (Same as Signature)
Date
Printed Name (Same as Signature)
Date
Signature of Additional Applicant (if any)
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Bonded Title Application or Tax Collector Hearing Statement of Fact
Part 1: Requirements for Obtaining a Notice of Determination for a Bonded Title
Complete page 1 of this form and submit the following to a TxDMV Regional Service Center:
1. Both pages of this form, Bonded Title Application or Tax Collector Hearing Statement of Fact (VTR-130-SOF).
2. The $15.00 non-refundable processing fee in the form of cash, check, or money order. Do not mail cash.
3. Any evidence of ownership (such a s a title, bill of sale, or canceled check) and any other available documentation.
4. The following additional documents, if applicable:
Rebuilt Vehicle Statement (Form VTR-61) if the vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been re paired, rebuilt, or
reconstructed o r if the vehicle is newly assembled.
ASE inspection o n F orm V TR-64 or VTR-852 if the vehicle is newly assembled.
5. If the vehicle does not have a Texas record, a v ehicle identification n umber inspection co mpleted by law enforcement on
Form VTR-68-A is required.
6. If mailing this application t o a TxDMV Regional Service Center, an email or phone number must be provided.
Each person signing this form must provide a copy of current government issued p hoto identification (ID). An ID that is expired
not more than 1 2 months is considered cu rrent. An agent of the applicant must provide 1) a letter of signature authority on
letterhead, printed business card, or an employee identification (a ll may be copies) and 2) a copy of their current government
issued p hoto ID.
You may be required to leave this application and any additional documentation for processing.
Determining the Value of a Vehicle
Vehicle value is determined by the department using the Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator found on the
department’s website at www.TxDMV.gov. If the SPV calculator does not return a value, the department will use a value from
a national reference guide. If the department is unable to determine a value, you must obtain an appraisal from a licensed
dealer or licensed insurance adjuster on a Motor Vehicle Appraisal for Tax Collector Hearing / Bonded Title (Form VTR-125).
The appraisal must be legible, include the appraiser’s business name, address, and license number; and must have the
appraiser’s original signature. Contact your local TxDMV Regional Service Center or visit our website at www.TxDMV.gov for
additional information.
Part 2: Filing an Application for Texas Title and/or Registration
After this form is processed by a TxDMV Regional Service Center, the following must be submitted t o your county tax assessor-
collector’s office for the bonded t itle to be processed o r for the tax assessor-collector hearing to be held:
1. Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U).
2. Both pages of this form, Bonded Title Application or Tax Collector Hearing Statement of Fact (VTR-130-SOF).
3. Notice of Determination for a Bonded Title or Tax Assessor-Collector Hearing (Form VTR-130-ND) issued b y the TxDMV
Regional Service Center with all enclosures attached (all documentation s ubmitted to the TxDMV Regional Service Center in
Part 1).
4. If proceeding with a bonded t itle, the original bond (V TR-130-SB) purchased from the surety company (and the
accompanying power of attorney, if applicable).
5. Any evidence of ownership (such a s a title, bill of sale, or canceled check) and any other available documentation.
6. If applying for registration:
Vehicle Inspection Re port issued by a Texas vehicle safety inspection station or
Vehicle Identification Number Certification (Form VTR-270) if a certification o ption on the form applies.
7. Proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance) in t he applicant’s name if applying for registration.
8. Acceptable government issued p hoto ID (such as a driver license, ID card, or U.S. or foreign passport).
9. A certified weight certificate for any out of state commercial vehicle or any vehicle whose weight cannot be determined.
TxDMV Department Use Only
TxDMV Representative Date MVDI checked? Texas record found? If no Texas r ecord, STOLEN checked?
Yes No Yes No
Yes No
If no Texas record, ISO Claim Search (VIN decoding) checked? If no Texas r ecord, was VTR-68-A provided? Is there a lien less than 10 years old?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
NMVTIS checked? NMVTIS brands found?
Yes None Salvage Junk Flood Damage Replica Rebuilt Salvage Reconstructed
No
Manufacturer’s Buyback Other:
TxDMV $15 receipt for administrative processing fee provided? VTR-130-ND with surety responsibility statements?
Yes No Yes No
Vehicle Value Established by: Vehicle Value Bond Amount (vehicle value x 1.5)
SPV Guide Appraisal 25+ years old
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