Title Revocation Affidavit for a First Sale
This form may only be used to revoke the title application for a vehicle subject to a first sale on a manufacturer’s certificate of
origin (MCO). The affidavit must be completed and postal date stamped no later than 90 days after the date of sale.
Typically, a Texas title issues on the 7
th
calendar day following county processing. If the Texas Certificate of Title is issued prior to
the department receiving and/or processing this affidavit, the dealership will be responsible for obtaining and submitting the
original Texas Certificate of Title before the record will be revoked. However, if the Texas title is an electronic title held by a
lienholder, the lienholder is not required to release the title to the dealership.
If the vehicle was in the possession of the purchaser(s) after the sale, the revocation facilitated by this form does not negate the
fact that the vehicle has been subject to a previous retail sale. A vehicle subject to a first sale may have implications on peripheral
items related to the vehicle such as retail value and manufacturer’s warranties.
Please complete this form in black or blue ink only.
1. The dealership must complete the
“Vehicle Information,” “Purchaser Information,” and “Dealership Information” sections.
Additionally, if there is a lienholder, the “Lienholder Information” section must also be completed.
2. The dealership must obtain an original signature from the purchaser(s) and any lienholder(s), if applicable, in the applicable
acknowledgement sections.
• The original signatures are not required on the same form. A separate form may be used for each purchaser and
lienholder, if applicable.
• A dealership may not use a power of attorney to complete this form on behalf of purchaser(s) or lienholder(s).
3. If the purchaser was ever in possession of the motor vehicle (“Yes, but was returned” is checked in the “Vehicle Information”
section), the purchaser must complete the “Odometer Disclosure Statement” section, and the dealership must acknowledge
this statement.
4. Once the dealership has obtained original signatures for each purchaser and lienholder, as applicable, the dealership must
complete the “Dealership Affidavit” before a notary public. If multiple forms are used, each form must contain an original
dealer affidavit and notary.
5. Once the form(s) have been notarized, the dealership must submit the following to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles:
• Original, notarized Title Revocation Affidavit for a First Sale (Form VTR-17)
• Copy of the dealership’s motor vehicle dealer license
• The original Texas Certificate of Title (if the Texas Certificate of Title has already been issued)
6. Mailed to:
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle Titles and Registration Division
ATTN: Title Services
4000 Jackson Avenue
Austin, Texas 78731
7. An MCO that is surrendered to the county tax assessor-collector’s office cannot be returned. The dealership must obtain a
duplicate MCO in order to facilitate a subsequent transfer.
VTR-17 Rev 06/20 Form available online at www.TxDMV.gov Page 2 of 2