A person who has acquired a vehicle but cannot obtain the documentation normally required to establish ownership may potentially qualify. TxDMV reviews the circumstances and determines whether the vehicle is eligible..

It depends on the current brand on the title. If the existing vehicle title record is clean it will remain clean through the bonded title process. If the current vehicle title record shows the vehicle is a salvage or has a brand of not Actual Miles the bonded title will carry the same brands.

Once the applicable title requirements have been satisfied and approved by TXDMV, you will be able to complete the registration process. The registration will be issued by your local County Tax Office when you submit the bonded title paperwork to transfer the vehicle, trailer, or motorcycle in to your name. Additional registration requirements and fees may apply.

A lien can affect the title process. Existing liens and ownership interests may need to be addressed before the title can be issued. The lien will need to be at least 10 years old for you to bond the title. If the lien is less than 10 years old an original lien release will be required by the TXDMV.

A bonded title is a type of vehicle title issued when you don't have the standard ownership documents required to obtain a regular title. A surety bond is generally required to protect potential prior owners or lienholders who may have a legitimate claim to the vehicle.