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 regsitered.
   
   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 TXDOT issued certificate in your name must be verified by the tax clerk.
   
   
6. Special Plate Fees (if applicable)
   
   Proof of payment is required to register special plates. This proof will be either a renewal notice (since this is not sent to you unless the state has received your payment), an acknowledgement letter from special plates or a confirmation phone call to the regional office to verify they have received your payment. If the payment has not yet been received by special plates and the plates are still available, you can write a separate check to TXDOT and we will mail in the special plate fee to allow you to register today.
   
   
7. 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 Vehicles (less than 6,000 lbs):

   2006 and newer	$72.30
   2003 thru 2005	$64.30
   2002 and older	$54.30

   Trucks, trailers, motorhomes and buses are based on weight. Call with plate number for fees.
   
   
8. 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.

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.