Who needs a Vehicle Transfer Notification?
Persons who have just sold a vehicle should submit this Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification (known as form MTR 346) to help protect themselves from liability for criminal or civil acts involving the vehicle and buyers.
What is Vehicle Transfer Notification for?
After a person submitted this Transfer Notification to Vehicles Title and Registration Division, the motor vehicle record will be marked to show the vehicle has been sold. According to Texas law, the car is assigned to the previous owner until the buyer transfers the title. That’s why the more information you provide about the buyer, the more protection you will have from liability for the vehicle.
Is Vehicle Transfer Notification accompanied by other forms?
There is no mandatory accompaniment for filing this Texas form MTR 346.
When is Vehicle Transfer Notification due?
Submitter must file MTR 346 form within 30 days of the vehicle’s date of sale.
How do I fill out Vehicle Transfer Notification?
This fillable MTR 346 Motor Transfer Notification form should provide information on the following topics:
- Seller Information;
- Vehicle information (including ID and Title number);
- Buyer information;
- Date of sales and keeping of plates information.
You can complete the MTR 346 form online.
Where do I send the MTR 346 form (Vehicle Transfer Notification)?
Form MTR 346, completed and signed, should be sent to the following address: DMV Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, PO BOX 26417, Austin, TX 78755-0417.
