PRESS RELEASE
December 18, 2020
CONTACT:
Laura Aranda Smith
Director of Communications
The State Announces the End of the Temporary COVID-19 Pandemic
Waiver of Vehicle Title & Registration
Harris County residents have until April 14, 2021 to complete overdue transactions
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector Ann Harris Bennett announces the state’s termination of the temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements. The waiver will expire at 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2021.
“Governor Greg Abbott provided a waiver for registration and titling requirements during the pandemic as part of the state’s disaster declaration,” Bennett said. “I would like the public to know that now that we have a termination date for the waiver, the Harris County Tax Office is ready to assist vehicle owners who have until April 14, 2021 to complete their pending transactions. We continue to offer support through in-office appointments and our online services.”
If you have not renewed your expired vehicle registration sticker, you should make plans to renew on or before April 14, 2021. It is not necessary to wait until the deadline to complete any overdue transactions.
Options for renewing your vehicle registration:
- Online: Visit www.hctax.net to renew online. Online renewal is available up to nine (9) months past your registration expiration date.
- Mail: Return the bottom portion of your registration renewal form, payment, copies of insurance and inspection to:
Ann Harris Bennett
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector
Attn: Renewal Department
P.O. Box 4089
Houston, TX 77210-4089 - In Person: Visit www.hctax.net to schedule an in-office automobile appointment. You may also renew your vehicle registration at partner renewal locations at certain grocery stores (HEB, Kroger, Fiesta, and Food Town) and AAA. Your vehicle must not be past nine (9) months expired.
Reminder: Before renewing a vehicle registration, Harris County residents will need to obtain a passing vehicle inspection at the state vehicle inspection station of their choice, unless their vehicle is exempt from inspection requirements.
The expiring temporary waiver covers the following services:
- Initial vehicle registration.
- Vehicle registration renewal.
- Vehicle titling.
- Renewal of permanent disabled parking placards.
- 30-day temporary permits.
Contact the Harris County Tax Office at 713-274-8000, or visit www.hctax.net, if you need assistance with completing your auto transactions.
Sample Vehicle Registration Sticker