Harris County Tax Office

Automobile appointments are required for vehicle transactions such as title transfers, homemade trailers, new residents (vehicles that have never been registered in Texas). An appointment is NOT required for vehicle registration renewals, special plates, replacement registration/plates, disabled placards, or disabled plates.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) handles apportioned registrations, lost or destroyed vehicle titles, and oversize/overweight permits. Please visit www.txdmv.gov or call 1(888)-368-4689.
If you have questions pertaining to commercial procedures/transactions, please visit: www.hctax.net/HarrisCounty/CommercialFL.
What’s new in 2025, legislative changes effecting Harris County resident!

Annette Ramirez

Tax Assessor-Collector

Vehicle Registration Renewal, Specialty License Plates, and Disabled Placard Information

Vehicle Registration Renewal Online

By clicking the link below, you will leave the Harris County Tax Office Web site and be directed to TexasOnline.com to renew your vehicle registration.
Renew your vehicle registration - Click Here

Specialty License Plates Online

By clicking the link below, you will leave the Harris County Tax Office Web site and be directed to TexasOnline.com to order and apply for specialty license plates.
Order and apply for specialty license plates - Click Here

Disabled Placard Information

By clicking the link below, you will find information regarding disabled placards.
Disabled placards FAQ'S - Click Here