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Secure Your Bonded Title in Texas with TMD

Providing reliable title bond services in Dallas, Fort Worth, Carrollton, Arlington, Austin, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Irving, Plano, Grand Prairie, and throughout Texas.

Bonded Title
Bonds less than $6,699
 $100

Bonded Title
Bonds $6,700 – $15,000
 Start at $101

Bonded Title
Bonds over $15,000
 Start at $225

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Your Trusted Partner for Bonded Titles in Texas

Texas is TMD Surety Bonds’ home state, we have been providing our fellow Texans with their surety bond needs for over 12 years and counting. We are the bonded title experts, consider it our bread and butter. Ask around, once our customers purchase their title bond, they leave with the knowledge and confidence knowing they chose the right surety bond agency.

  • Know your cost upfront, starting at $100
  • Lowest rates, with no hidden agency fee
  • Receive your title bond instantly emailed
  • No Credit Checks
  • High bond values no problem
  • Local, Established, and Trusted
  • Online or in person. Located in the same building as the Fort Worth DMV
 

What Is a Bonded Title in Texas?

A bonded title is a guarantee of ownership of the vehicle. You, the person buying the bond, is guaranteeing to the state of Texas that you should be the legal rightful owner of the vehicle and taking full liability of ownership.

The state of Texas does not want to be involved in a vehicle ownership dispute. The surety bond allows you to transfer the title in your name even though you may not have the proper legal documents. The title will stay bonded for a period of three years as the state requires. After the three years, the title will be free and clear from any dispute attempt. The state will clear their database of the bond automatically. If you want a new title that does not state Bonded on it after the three years, you can do so at your local county tax office.

Why Do You Need a Title Bond in Texas?

You will need a title bond in Texas for a few reasons. If you purchased a vehicle without a title, you will need to process a bonded title. Have a title but it is not signed correctly, you will need to process a bonded title. Have a title but it has alterations, you will need to process a bonded title. If you have a salvage title,(Pink in Texas) that is not a salvage rebuilt title, you will need to process a bonded title.

  • Cars
  • Trucks
  • Motorcycles
  • Trailers
  • Off Road Vehicles. Dirtbikes, 4-wheelers, Side by Sides
  • Boats, Jet Skis, Watercrafts
  • Motor Homes
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How to Get a Bonded Title in Texas

Effortlessly secure your Texas title bond in three simple steps! Experience the reliability and convenience of our streamlined bonded title process tailored to your needs.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A BONDED TITLE AND WHEN? ​

Below is a list of who can apply for a bonded title:

  • The Public
  • A Motor Vehicle Dealership
  • A Mechanic
  • A Company
  • Someone who purchased a vehicle without a title.
  • Someone who purchased a vehicle with a defective title.
  • Previous owner did not transfer title in their name before selling the vehicle.
  • Title is signed incorrectly.
  • Title is illegible.
  • Someone who purchased a vehicle with only a bill of sale/receipt.

An applicant will need to meet a few requirements to be eligible for a bonded title and receive their Notice of Determination from the state DMV.

  • Must be a Texas Resident or in the Military stationed in Texas

  • Must be in legal possession of the vehicle.

  • The vehicle must be complete. It must contain a frame, body, and motor. A motorcycle will need the frame and motor. It is not required to be functional.

    • *The vehicle can not be junked or non repairable.
      If you meet the above criteria, you will need to bring the following to the DMV to apply.

      • VTR 130 SOF – Bonded Title Application

      • A valid government issued ID.

      • Proof of ownership is sometimes required for risk and tax purposes. Title or copy of title, Bill of Sale, Auction Receipt, Etc.

      • Out of state vehicles that have not been titled in Texas before will need to obtain a VTR 68-A VIN inspection from their local county sheriff’s department.

How Much Is a Bonded Title in Texas?

A Texas title bond amount of $6,699 or below will cost $100. This is the industry standard lowest rate. Bond amounts above $6,699 are rated at $15.00 per thousand of the vehicle value. The vehicle value is determined by the state from their Standard Presumptive Value Calculator. This calculator is available on the DMV’s website.

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Texas Title Bond FAQ

A Texas title bond allows you to obtain legal ownership of a vehicle even though you may not have the original title. You are making a guarantee to the state that you should be the rightful owner and will take liability. This is the legal process implemented by the state. You can sell the vehicle if you choose to with a bonded title, it does not devalue the vehicle.

You can apply at the DMV, purchase your surety bond, and complete the bonded title transfer all in the same day. You will receive the physical title in the mail from Austin in about two to three weeks.

A bonded title will stay in the state DMV’s database for three years. This is a Texas requirement. After the three years is up, it is automatically removed and the ownership can no longer be disputed.

To obtain a bonded title in Texas is a simple same day three step process.

  • DMV Application – VTR-130-SOF – $15.00 fee
  • Purchase Surety Bond
  • Complete title transfer at your local county tax office. Obtain your registration sticker and plates.

Yes, it is a clean blue negotiable Texas title.

Yes, it is perfectly safe to purchase a car with a bonded title. The bond liability remains with the purchaser of the bond for the three year term.

Yes, you can legally sell a vehicle with a bonded title. There are no restrictions.

To obtain proper ownership of a vehicle. You can also sell the vehicle legally.

  1. Must be a Texas Resident or in the Military stationed in Texas
  2. Must be in legal possession of the vehicle.
  3. The vehicle must be complete. It must contain a frame, body, and motor. A motorcycle will need the frame and motor. It is not required to be functional.
    • *The vehicle can not be junked or non repairable.
      If you meet the above criteria, you will need to bring the following to the DMV to apply.
      • VTR 130 SOF – Bonded Title Application
      • A valid government issued ID.
      • Proof of ownership is sometimes required for risk and tax purposes. Title or copy of title, Bill of Sale, Auction Receipt, Etc.
      • Out of state vehicles that have not been titled in Texas before will need to obtain a VTR 68-A VIN inspection from their local county sheriff’s department.

If you lose your bonded title, just like a regular title you can go to your DMV and apply for a certified copy. The application is Form VTR-34.

Need a Title Bond? Have Questions?

TMD Surety Bonds is here for your immediate bonded title needs.Either purchase instantly using our BUY NOW options or give us a shout. We will be more than happy to explain and answer all of your questions.