1️⃣ Gather Required Documents

Prepare your ID, proof of ownership, and required forms before visiting the DMV.

2️⃣ Receive Notice of Determination

The DMV reviews your application and provides the required bond amount.

3️⃣ Purchase Your Surety Bond

Apply online, receive your bond documents, then print and sign them.

4️⃣ Submit Your Paperwork

Take your completed bonded title paperwork to your local county tax office.

VTR-130-SOF — Bonded Title Application

Used to begin the bonded title process through the Texas DMV.

👉 Bonded Title Application Link

📹 How to Fill Out Form VTR-130-SOF

VTR-130-U — Application for Texas Title and/or Registration

Used to title and register the vehicle with your local county tax office.

👉 Title Registration Form

📹 How to Fill Out Form VTR-130-U

VTR-271 — Limited Power of Attorney for Motor Vehicle Transactions (If applicable)

Used if someone else will be assisting with or completing the bonded title process on your behalf.

👉 Limited Power of Attorney Form

📹 How to Fill Out Form VTR-271

VTR-61 — Rebuilt Vehicle Statement (If applicable)

May be required if the vehicle was previously salvaged and later repaired.

👉 Rebuilt Vehicle Statement

VTR-68A — Law Enforcement VIN Inspection (if applicable)

Typically required for vehicles that have never been titled in Texas or certain out-of-state vehicles. This form is generally provided by an Auto Theft Task Force agency after inspection.

👉 Learn More About VIN Inspections

Notice of Determination — From TxDMV

Issued by the Texas DMV after reviewing your bonded title application. This document includes the required surety bond amount needed to complete the process.

👉 Learn More About the Notice of Determination