Before I look stupid at the tax office ?

I bought a trailer from academy last fall finally getting around to doing something with it . I have the temporary tag and buyers tag receipt. I managed to lose the actual receipt, so besides getting academy to get me a copy what else do I need to get a title ? When I bought my utility trailer , all the paperwork was done in house and came with a manufacturer statement of origin but that was years ago . I feel like I’m missing a bunch of paperwork .

Take $25 a month for every month it was not registered.

Easiest way is ask them.

you trying to get tags for it ? Just tell em its a home built trailer with an axle rating that it has and your good. Will ask you what color it is now.

What county?

There’s a way around the monthly charge and I’ll tell you what you need to register it thru a PM

Just PM me.

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This should help you. I got it straight from the DVM in Austin. When I bought my trailer.


Thank you for contacting us.  It is my pleasure to assist you today.

 Title Requirements for Trailers:

Title is required if the trailer is over 4,000 pounds gross weight or was previously titled Title is optional if the trailer is 4,000 pounds gross weight or less

 Registration Requirements for Trailers:

Registration is required for trailers, regardless of their gross weight

 Exceptions for Farm Trailers:

Title is required if the farm trailer is over 34,000 pounds gross weight or was previously titled Title is optional if the farm trailer is 34,000 pounds gross weight or less Registration is optional if the farm trailer is 4,000 pounds gross weight or less Farm trailers are exempt from inspection

 To apply for title and/or registration, you may go in person to your local county tax office. 

 There are forms to fill out and some required documentation needed.  Detailed instructions and how to download the forms are attached. 

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 Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.  Have a wonderful day! 

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 Melody || Customer Service Representative
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Consumer Relations Division

Email: AskDMV@TxDMV.gov   Phone:1-512-465-3000 or 1-888-368-4689

Just register it as homemade.

That will work.

I don't believe the fee applies if it was never used on the road. When I registered mine late they asked if I had used on public roads or gotten a ticket.

If your trailer weighs less than 4K gross AND you have farm plates on your truck, you don't have to have plates.

"I don't believe the fee applies if it was never used on the road." Yeppers, but nopers - they wouldn't take my word for it. Must be more deliberate in Comal County. Mine hadn't been used and they didn't care.

Comal County Gustapo

Yup, you'll have to sign a paper saying that it hasn't been used while not registered and that you haven't received any tickets