My Vehicle Title Has White-Out And I Need To Register My Vehicle.
White-Out on a Texas Vehicle Title: Can You Still Get a Bonded Title?
Found white-out on your Texas vehicle title? Don't panic—but don't try to fix it yourself.
If you have a vehicle title in Texas and discover that someone has used white-out, correction fluid, or another substance to alter information on the title, you may have a problem when you try to transfer or register the vehicle.
A title with alterations can be rejected because the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) needs to be able to verify that the title and the information on it are legitimate.
Why Is White-Out on a Vehicle Title a Problem?
A vehicle title is an important legal document. Information such as the vehicle identification number (VIN), owner's name, purchase information, mileage, and other title information must be accurate.
Using white-out to cover or change information can make the title appear altered or questionable.
Even if the change was made accidentally or with good intentions, the title may still require additional documentation or review.
Do not attempt to remove the white-out or make additional changes to the title yourself.
Trying to scrape, erase, rewrite, or otherwise modify the document can create an even bigger problem.
What Should You Do If Your Texas Title Has White-Out?
The first step is to determine what information was changed and why.
Depending on the circumstances, you may need to obtain a corrected title or provide additional documentation.
If the title cannot be accepted because the ownership information or other required information has been altered, a Texas bonded title process may be an option in certain situations.
A bonded title is not simply a replacement title. It is a title issued through a process that provides a financial guarantee for certain ownership claims or interests that may arise.
Can a Bonded Title Help With a Title That Has White-Out?
Possibly. It depends on the specific circumstances.
Having white-out on a title does not automatically mean that you qualify for a bonded title.
The condition of the title, what information was altered, how the vehicle was acquired, available ownership documents, and the circumstances surrounding the alteration can all matter.
That's why it is important to have your situation reviewed before assuming that a bonded title is the solution.
Don't Try to "Fix" the Title Yourself
One of the biggest mistakes people make is attempting to correct an altered title themselves.
If there is an error on the title, don't simply:
Apply more white-out
Scratch out the information
Erase the original information
Rewrite information yourself
Change the buyer or seller information
Alter the mileage
Attempt to make the title look new
Leave the document as it is and get professional guidance.
Houston Bonded Title Assistance
If you have a Texas vehicle title with white-out, correction fluid, crossed-out information, or other alterations, Houston Bonded Title & Surety Company can help you understand your options.
We specialize in surety title bonds and also provide vehicle appraisal and notary services.
We can review your situation and explain what may be needed to move forward with the Texas title process.
Need a Surety Title Bond?
Don't risk making additional changes to your vehicle title.
Call or Text us at 281-790-2933
Houston Bonded Title & Surety Company
2855 Mangum Rd., Suite 204
Houston, TX 77092
