Chapter 501
Certificate of Title Act

Sections

501.001
Short Title
501.002
Definitions
501.003
Purpose
501.004
Applicability
501.006
Alias Title
501.008
Title for Autocycle
501.021
Title for Motor Vehicle
501.022
Motor Vehicle Title Required
501.023
Application for Title
501.024
Title Receipt
501.025
Manufacturer's Certificate Required on First Sale
501.027
Issuance of Title
501.028
Signatures
501.029
Acceptable Proof of Ownership
501.030
Motor Vehicles Brought into State
501.031
Rights of Survivorship Agreement
501.032
Identification Number Inspection Required
501.033
Assignment and Reassignment of Identification Number by Department
501.034
Issuance of Title to Government Agency
501.035
Title for Former Military Vehicle
501.036
Title for Farm Trailer or Farm Semitrailer
501.037
Title for Trailers or Semitrailers
501.038
Certificate of Title for Custom Vehicle or Street Rod
501.0041
Rules; Forms
501.051
Grounds for Refusal to Issue or for Revocation or Suspension of Title
501.052
Hearing on Refusal to Issue or Revocation or Suspension of Title; Appeal
501.053
Filing of Bond as Alternative to Hearing
501.071
Sale of Vehicle; Transfer of Title
501.072
Odometer Disclosure Statement
501.073
Sales in Violation of Chapter
501.074
Transfer of Vehicle by Operation of Law
501.076
Limited Power of Attorney
501.091
Definitions
501.095
Sale, Transfer, or Release
501.097
Application for Nonrepairable Vehicle Title or Salvage Vehicle Title
501.099
Sale of Export-only Motor Vehicles
501.100
Application for Regular Certificate of Title for Salvage Vehicle
501.104
Rebuilder to Possess Title or Other Documentation
501.107
Applicability of Subchapter to Recycler
501.108
Record Retention
501.109
Offenses
501.110
Enforcement of Subchapter
501.111
Perfection of Security Interest
501.112
Sale or Security Interest Not Created by Certain Vehicle Leases
501.113
Recordation of Security Interest
501.114
Assignment of Lien
501.115
Discharge of Lien
501.116
Cancellation of Discharged Lien
501.117
Electronic Lien System
501.132
Duplicate Title Receipt
501.134
Certified Copy of Lost or Destroyed Certificate of Title
501.135
Record of Stolen or Concealed Motor Vehicle
501.138
Collection and Disposition of Fees
501.139
Electronic Funds Transfer
501.145
Filing by Purchaser; Application for Transfer of Title
501.146
Title Transfer; Late Fee
501.147
Vehicle Transfer Notification
501.148
Allocation of Fees
501.151
Placement of Serial Number with Intent to Change Identity
501.152
Sale or Offer Without Title Receipt or Title
501.153
Application for Title for Stolen or Concealed Vehicle
501.154
Alteration of Certificate or Receipt
501.155
False Name, False Information, and Forgery
501.156
Duty of Transporters to Determine Right of Possession; Offense
501.157
Penalties
501.158
Seizure of Stolen Vehicle or Vehicle with Altered Vehicle Identification Number
501.161
Execution of Transfer Documents; Penalty
501.162
Motor Number Required for Registration; Penalty
501.163
Application for Motor Number Record; Penalty
501.171
Application of Subchapter
501.172
Definitions
501.173
Electronic Titling System
501.174
Validity of Electronic Documents
501.175
Recording of Documents
501.176
Payment of Fees by Electronic Funds Transfer or Credit Card
501.177
Service Charge
501.178
Disposition of Fees
501.179
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
501.0234
Duty of Vehicle Dealer on Sale of Certain Vehicles
501.0235
Personal Identification Information for Obtaining Title
501.0236
Issuance of Title and Permits When Dealer Goes out of Business
501.0275
Issuance of Title for Unregistered Vehicle
501.0276
Denial of Title Receipt, Title, or Record of Title for Failure to Provide Proof of Emissions Testing
501.0301
Certain Off-highway Vehicles Purchased Outside This State
501.0315
Beneficiary Designation
501.0321
Identification Number Inspection
501.0322
Alternative Identification Number Inspection
501.0331
Motor Number Required for Registration
501.0332
Application for Motor Number Record
501.0341
Issuance of Title to Government Agency for Travel Trailer
501.0521
Court Ordered Title Changes
501.0721
Delivery of Receipt and Title to Purchaser of Used Motor Vehicle
501.0925
Insurance Company Not Required to Surrender Certificates of Title in Certain Situations
501.0935
Issuance of Title to Salvage Pool Operator
501.1001
Salvage Motor Vehicles or Nonrepairable Motor Vehicles for Insurance Companies or Self-insured Persons
501.1002
Owner-retained Vehicles
501.1003
Salvage Dealer Responsibilities
501.09111
Rights and Limitations of Nonrepairable Vehicle Title, Nonrepairable Record of Title, Salvage Vehicle Title, or Salvage Record of Title
501.09112
Appearance of Nonrepairable Vehicle Title or Salvage Vehicle Title
501.09113
Out-of-state Salvage or Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024