How to gift a car in Texas
For people in Texas giving a car to someone, or getting one as a gift, with no money paid.
To gift a car in Texas, the donor and the recipient both sign the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer (Form 14-317) and Form 130-U, and the signed title goes to the county tax office. The affidavit must be notarized or signed before a county tax office employee. A $10 tax is due on a gift to an eligible party.
Which form do I need to gift a car in Texas?
Form 14-317Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfertxdmv.gov checked
What Texas asks for
- The donor and the recipient both sign the affidavit and the title application.
- Where to file: In person at the county tax office
- The gift affidavit must be notarized, or signed in front of an authorized county tax office employee.
How do I sign a car title over as a gift in Texas?
Step 1
Sign the title over to the recipient.
The signed title goes with Form 130-U to the county tax office.
Form 130-U · Application for Texas Title and/or Registrationtxdmv.gov checkedStep 2
Fill out the gift affidavit together.
The donor and the recipient both sign Form 14-317 and the title application.
Form 14-317 · Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfertxdmv.gov checkedStep 3
Get the affidavit notarized.
A notary from Texas or another state can do it, or an authorized county tax office employee can witness it.
comptroller.texas.gov checkedStep 4
Take everything to the county tax office in person.
Either the donor or the recipient can go.
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Common questions
How much tax do you pay on a gifted car in Texas?
The Texas Comptroller says a $10 tax is due on a gift of a motor vehicle to an eligible party.
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Does the Texas gift affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. Form 14-317 must be notarized by a notary of Texas or another state, or signed in front of an authorized county tax office employee.
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Who takes the papers to the county tax office?
Either the donor or the recipient can go.
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This page summarizes official Texas sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.