Buying a Used Car in McLennan County? The Title Goes Through the Auto Department

Buy a used truck in Hewitt or sell a sedan in Robinson, and the title work lands at the county auto department. The main office is in the Records Building at 215 N 5th in downtown Waco. The key form is the Application for Texas Title, Form 130-U.

Texas gives the buyer 30 days from the sale date to transfer the title. Bring the signed title, a completed 130-U, proof of insurance, and a photo ID. For a car given between close relatives, Form 14-317 may replace the usual sales tax with a $10 gift tax.

The downtown office runs 7:30 to 4:30 on weekdays. McGregor and West substations can handle the same title work if that is the easier drive.