How do I notify TPWD that I have sold/no longer own my boat/outboard motor OR that I have moved the registration/title to another state/country?
The owner on TPWD record may notify TPWD by using one of the following methods:
The seller must:
- Complete the tax affidavit portion of the Vessel/Boat Application form PWD 143 (PDF 332.9 KB) and/or Outboard Motor Application form PWD 144 (PDF 223.3 KB), sign and date each form; and
- Provide one of the following in their name, if the vessel/boat or outboard motor is required to be titled:
- MSO (if brand new); or
- Texas title.
- Print the name and address of the purchaser, sign, and date on the back of the MSO or title. Brown colored titles (newer format for vessels/boats & motors) have spaces on the back of the title to fill in for the bill of sale information.
- Notify TPWD of the sale or transfer of the vessel/boat or motor.
NOTE: If a hand written bill of sale is provided instead of on the title or signed tax affidavit portion on the PWD 143 and/or PWD 144, list the price of the trailer separately from the price of the vessel/boat and outboard motor. A valid bill of sale must contain the date of sale, sales price (excluding trailer), description of the vessel/boat and outboard motor (make, year, and TX or serial number), purchaser(s) name(s) and seller(s) signature(s).
The purchaser must:
- Obtain the original title properly assigned by the seller (seller must sign, date and list the name and address of the purchaser) along with a bill of sale.
- Complete the rest of the application in the new owner's name, sign and date; and
- Verify the serial number (HIN/MIN) for vessels/boats and motors not previously titled by completing form PWD 504 ( photo of the vessel/boat hull identification AND/OR motor identification/serial number); and
- Submit application(s), assigned title(s), supporting documents, required fees and tax within 45 days.
- Applications for transfer of title and ownership filed later than 45 working days from date of purchase are subject to tax penalties and interest.
Registration may be renewed as early as 90 days prior to the expiration date.
The owner on TPWD record may renew registration by one of the following methods:
- Renew in person by presenting either the renewal notice or a complete PWD 143M (PDF 206.8 KB) at either Guadalupe County Tax Office. Only the owner of record can renew the registration. The owner of record may authorize someone to renew their registration for them by completing a Letter of Authorization form PWD 581 (PDF 314.1 KB). Valid government issued photo identification must be presented at the office by the person submitting the renewal request.