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Newcomers to Fort Bend County from out of the state need to register their motor vehicles and receive new license plates from the County Courthouse in Richmond or one of the branch offices located in Missouri City, Sugar Land, or Needville. The automobile department has extended hours on Mondays from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Richmond, Sugar Land, and Missouri City; Tuesday – Friday hours are 8:00 to 4:30.  The Needville office is open 8:00 am to 4:30 daily.

VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION/EMISSIONS INSPECTION REPORT:
Before a vehicle can be registered in Texas, it must pass a safety inspection/emissions inspection at a service station or a repair shop displaying a sign indicating it is an official inspection station. The most current registration information on the vehicle and its certificate of title must also be presented. Proof of liability insurance must be shown at the time of safety inspection and registration.

If you have any further questions please contact one of our offices.

VEHICLE TITLE / REGISTRATION TRANSACTIONS:
We accept payment by cash or check in all of our offices. An out-of-state check can be accepted with a Texas driver's license or a local check with an out-of-state driver's license or the debit/credit cards listed below:

credit cards

Automobile Department now accepting:                                         
- Visa Debit card only
- MasterCard/Discover Credit or Debit cards

Convenience Fees Apply:  
Credit Transactions – 2.45% of payment amount, minimum of $2.50
PIN-Debit Transactions - $2.50 Flat Rate

PLEASE NOTE:  CONVENIENCE FEES ARE ADDED BY GOV-PAY, a 3rd-party facilitator for government payments.

Vehicle registration forms can be obtained by visiting the Texas Department of Transportation web site, clicking on FAQs and Forms," then selecting "TxDOT Forms."

View pictures of the Specialty License Plates available to Texas residents.

FORT BEND COUNTY PROPERTY TAX DEPT.: 281-341-3710 (ASK FOR PROPERTY TAX); FAX: 281-341-9267

CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 281-344-8623 (TO APPLY FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS)

FORT BEND COUNTY AUTO REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFERS OFFICES:

OFFICE HOURS: Richmond, Missouri City, Sugar Land, Mondays 7 AM to 6 PM; Tuesday – Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  Needville hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily.

 

RICHMOND OFFICE

500 LIBERTY SUITE #101
RICHMOND TX 77469
TELEPHONE: 281-341-3709 - ASK FOR AUTOMOBILE
FAX: 281-238-3265

 

MISSOURI CITY OFFICE (SUBSTATION)

310 ORCHARD
MISSOURI CITY TX 77489
TELEPHONE: 281-261-2886 AUTOMOBILE DEPT.
FAX: 281-261-4779

 

SUGAR LAND OFFICE (SUBSTATION)

12550 EMILY COURT
SUGAR LAND TX 77478
TELEPHONE: 281-242-4311 AUTOMOBILE DEPT.
FAX: 281-242-0742

 

NEEDVILLE OFFICE (SUBSTATION)

3321 RICHMOND ST.
NEEDVILLE, TX 77461
TELEPHONE: 979-793-7566
FAX: 979-793-7588


FORT BEND COUNTY TAX OFFICE
500 LIBERTY STREET SUITE 101
RICHMOND, TEXAS 77469-3500
Property: (281) 341-3710
Automobile: (281)341-3709


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