Note: These procedures are for Renewal Only. If you are a new resident and want to register in Texas, refer to the New Resident Procedures for instructions.

1. Registration Renewal Form (if received by mail)
   
   The renewal is sent out by the state as a courtesy reminder and is not required to register in person or by mail. However, the current renewal form will be required if registering at a Collin County grocery store or online.
   
   
2. Current Insurance: Must be for the vehicle to be registered and meet Texas minimums. Effective Jan 1, 2011, the minimums are 30/60/25. "NO FAULT" Insurance coverage is not acceptable.
   
   The insurance must be current as of the date of postmark or the day you register online or in person.
   
   
3. Plate Number (or an old receipt)
   
   If you did not receive a renewal reminder or have your last year's receipt, please write down the plate number. The insurance company may not have your Vin# complete or correct on the insurance card. A plate number would be required to access the computer record if the vehicle ID number is incorrect. Registration must be processed at the office if you do not have a renewal form. Please register in person or by mail.
   
   
4. Heavy Use Tax Proof (if applicable)
   
   Heavy use tax is paid to the IRS annually if the vehicle has a weight of 55,000 or more. Proof of payment is required to register your vehicle if this applies.
   
   
5. Tow Truck Certificate (if applicable)
   
   If you are wanting to register a Tow Truck plate, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issued certificate in your name must be verified by the tax clerk.
   
   
6. Fees Payment
   
   Payment accepted for motor vehicle must be made by cash, cashiers check, money order, traveler's check, or personal check if you meet office policy requirements. To accept a personal check at the counter in Collin County, we must have your current address recorded on the RTS vehicle record. Your current driver's license and pre-printed check information must match the RTS information. If the information does not match, we can mail your sticker to your or you must pay in cash.
   
   

   Passenger and light trucks (less than 6,000 gross)	$65.25
   Trailers (0-6,000 gross weight)	$57.50
   Motorcycles (all years)	$52.50

   All other vehicles with a gross weight above 6,000 will vary in fees (including passenger, truck, trailers, motor homes and buses, etc). Please call with plate or vin# for quote.
   

7. Penalties
   
   For expired registration, contact the office for fees and requirements. A 20% penalty may apply.

You may register in person at either of the Tax Assessor Office Locations or any participating grocery stores and other subcontractor locations.

You may also register by mail or online through our Internet Vehicle Registration Renewal System.

For online registration, credit cards are accepted for a $2.00 convenience fee. See the Internet Vehicle Registration Renewal System website for other requirements. Both online registration and registration by mail requires us to send the sticker back to you. There is a $1.00 mail fee if this is requested.