# Form 130-U

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/legal-forms/form-130-u
Category: Legal Forms
Attributes: Trusted by accountants, Filled annually

The Form 130-U is the** official Texas form required for transferring vehicle titles**. You can use our fillable form and online PDF editor to save time, avoid errors, and ensure a smooth title transfer process.

## Versions

- 2025 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/72f1916940cf133ecbb7c25044ad80ecb7f38157.pdf)

## How to Fill Out a Form 130-U

Step 1: Open the printable Form 130-U on our online PDF editor.

Step 2: Enter the vehicle information, including VIN, make, model, and year.

Step 3: Fill in the buyer’s and seller’s personal details.

Step 4: Complete the Motor Vehicle Tax section.

Step 5: Sign and date the form.

Step 6: Submit your Form 130-U download to the TxDMV.

## Facts

### What Is the Form 130-U?

The Form 130-U is a Texas Department of Motor Vehicles document** **used to **transfer vehicle titles**. It collects key information about the **buyer, seller, and vehicle **to ensure a legal change.

### Who Should Use Form 130-U?

**Anyone buying, selling, or transferring vehicles in Texas **should use Form 130-U. It is necessary for dealerships, private sellers, and individuals to make the transfer official.

### When Do You File Form 130-U?

You file the Form 130-U **within 30 days of the title transfer **or** within 60 days if you are an active duty military personnel. **This grace period starts the day after the seller signs the title over to you. These are calendar days, so weekends are included when calculating how long you have before penalties apply.

### What Are the Penalties for Not Filing the Form 130-U?

The penalty for not filing the Form 130-U on time is **a fine that can reach up to $250**. You need to pay $25 if you file for a title transfer on the 31st day and an additional $25 for every 30-day period the title application remains unfiled.

### Where Do I File the Form 130-U?

You file the Form 130-U **with a county tax assessor-collector's office**, along with any required application fee, registration fee, and supporting documents like government-issued photo IDs.

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