Instructions for Form 130-U - Application for Texas Certificate of Title

Sep 19, 2026

Instructions outline how to complete Form 130-U for applying for a Texas certificate of title. The guide directs applicants to use the assigned certificate of title for vehicle information and describes required entries for vehicle identifiers and characteristics, including VIN, year, make, body style, model, odometer reading, weight, capacity, and—where applicable—commercial tonnage and trailer type. It further covers owner/applicant contact details, prior owner information, lien and electronic title request fields, corrected title reasons, odometer disclosure statements, trade-in descriptions, sales and use tax computation rules, and signature requirements.

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Vehicle information and identification

Applicant/owner details

Prior owner and lien information

Corrected title, odometer disclosure, and applicable checks

Trade-ins and sales/use tax computation

Signatures and declarations

Instructions for Form 130-U, Application for Texas Certificate of Title Refer to the certificate of title assigned to you by theseller for vehicle information/description. 1. Vehicle Identification Nu mber (VIN) . Found on the certificate of title and a lso stamped or affixed on the vehicle frame [i.e. , driver side door frame, dashboard (facing windshield), or on engine block on 1955 vehicles and prior models] . 2. Year. The model year of the vehicle. 3. Make. Brand of vehicle designated by the manufacturer (e.g. , Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, etc. ) 4. Body Style. Description of vehicle (e.g. , 2-door coupe, sedan, pickup, etc.) . 5. Model. Vehicle model designated by the manufacturer (e.g. , Silverado, F-150, Prius, etc. ) 6. Odometer Reading. Current mileage on the vehicl e odomete r in whole numbers – no tenths (this is not required on vehicles 10 model years old or older) . 7. Empty Weight. Weight (in pounds) of the vehicle without a load, rounded up to the next 100 pounds. 8. Carrying Capacity. Weight (in pounds) determined by the heaviest load the vehicle is legally allowed to carry according to the vehicle manufacturer. 9. Tonnage. For commercial vehicles only. 10. Trailer Type. Check the box to denote whether semi or full trailer.“Trailer” has a gross weight of over 4,0 00 pounds and is designed or used to carry a load wholly on its own structure and is drawn or designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle.“Semitrailer” has a gross weight of over 4,000 po unds and is designed so that part of its weight and its load rests on or is carried by a motor vehicle. 11. Plate Number. License plate number, if available. 12. Vehicle Unit Number. Applies to vehicles that are purchased as part of a fleet. 14. Applicant’s/Owner’s Name(s) and Address. Name and address of applicant(s)/owner(s) . 14a. Registrant’s Name and Address (Re newal Notice Recipient) . The name and address for mailing of the registration renewal notice, if different than the information in \#14 . 14b. Vehicle Physical Location. If other than the address shown in \#14, indicate a complete physical address. 15. Previous Ow ner’s Name and Addre ss. The seller’s name a nd address indicated on the assigned title or other evidence of ownership being surrendered with the Form 130-U. 15a. GDN-Dealer’s Use Only. Dealer’s general distinguishing number assigned by the State. 16. 1st Lien Date. If applicable, the date a security agreement was signed with any financial institution/individual for the financing of the vehicle. 1st Lienholder Name and Address. The lien holder’s name and correct address. If there is no lien, indicate“NONE.” 16a. Electronic Title Request? If the lienholder in \#16 requests an electronic title, check the box in 16a. and enter the Certified Lienholder ID Number in 16b. (If [16a. is](16a. is) checked, then 16c. cannot be checked. ) 16b. Certified Lienholder ID No. Enter the 11-digit Certified Lienholder Identification Number here. (Required if [16a. is](16a. is) checked. ) 16c. Additional Lien(s)? If another lien exists in addition to \#16, check the box and attach Form VTR-267 . 17. For Corrected Title. Indicate the ap propriate reason (e.g. , C hange in Vehicl e Description–VIN, Year, etc. ; Remove Lien; etc. ) 18. Odometer Disclosure. The Seller/Agent is required by law to record the odometer reading at the time of sale and to show A-Actual (mileage shown), N-Not Actual (broken o r replaced odometer), or X-Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits. • In situations involving operation of law (court order, storage or mechanic lien, heirship, etc. ), the title applicant provides the odometer reading and certification to the best of their knowledge. • This statement is not needed on a vehicle that is 10 or more model years old; has a manufacturer’s rated carrying capacity of two tons or greater, or gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds; is sold by the manufacturer directly to a government agenc

FAQs

What vehicle details are required to complete Form 130-U?

You must provide the VIN, model year, make, body style, and model. The form also requires the odometer reading, empty weight, carrying capacity, and trailer type when applicable.

When is an odometer disclosure statement required?

Odometer disclosure is required for the seller/agent to record the reading at the time of sale and to indicate A, N, or X. It is not needed for certain vehicles, such as those 10 or more model years old or other specified exemptions listed in the instructions.

How do lien and electronic title request entries work on the form?

If applicable, you must enter the first lien date and the lienholder’s name and correct address. For an electronic title request, check 16a and enter the certified lienholder ID number in 16b; if 16a is checked, 16c cannot be checked.

Sep 19, 2026

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