TEXAS DEPARTMENT of MOTOR VEHICLES www.TxDMV.gov REVISED APRIL 2021
Is Your Vehicle Registration Expired?
The temporary waiver granting the suspension of registration renewal requirements ends April 14, 2021. Motorists must come into compliance by renewing their registration on or
before April 14, 2021. After April 14, 2021, law enforcement may begin issuing citations to motorists operating a vehicle without a current registration sticker or current registration
receipt. There is no grace period after the April 14, 2021 deadline.
A passing vehicle inspection is required prior to registration renewal. A passing vehicle inspection obtained within the original 90-day period remains valid for registration renewal, provided that the
inspection is not more than one year old. Motorists whose vehicle inspections are older than one year must obtain a new passing vehicle inspection prior to renewing registration.
Registration may be renewed online, by mail, and in person:
• Online: While the renewal deadline for those with expired registration is April 14, 2021, online registration renewal is only available for up to nine months past your registration expiration date. If
you wish to renew online, please be aware of the deadlines listed below by month.
• By Mail: Mailing in a renewal request this close to the processing deadline does not ensure the registration transaction will be completed by April 14, 2021. Since mail-in registration renewal
processes and procedures differ by county, please contact your local county tax office for guidance.
• In Person: Local county tax offices may offer services by appointment only. Please contact your local county tax office for assistance with any new policies or procedures before you go.
Registration
Expiration Date
Deadline to
Renew Online
Deadline to
Renew by Mail
Deadline to
Renew in Person
When to Obtain a
Passing Vehicle Inspection
March 2020
or before
Not eligible to
renew online
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after January 2, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
April 2020
Not eligible to
renew online
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after February 1, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
May 2020
Not eligible to
renew online
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after March 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
June 2020
Not eligible to
renew online
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after April 2, 2020. Re-inspect if more than
one year old prior to registration renewal.
July 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after May 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more than
one year old prior to registration renewal.
August 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after June 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more than
one year old prior to registration renewal.
September 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after July 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more than
one year old prior to registration renewal.
October 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after August 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
November 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after September 2, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
December 2020
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after October 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
January 2021
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after November 3, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
February 2021
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after December 1, 2020. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
March 2021
11:59 PM
April 14, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 14, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after January 1, 2021. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.
April 2021
11:59 PM April
30, 2021
The registration renewal processing deadline is April 30, 2021. Motorists choosing to
renew by mail need to allow adequate time for mail delivery and processing.
On or after January 31, 2021. Re-inspect if more
than one year old prior to registration renewal.