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Texans have through the end of that day to complete overdue transactions
(AUSTIN, Texas – December 15, 2020) If you’re overdue, it’s time to renew! The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on April 14, 2021.
If you have not renewed your expired vehicle registration, you should make plans to renew by that date. It is not necessary to wait until the deadline to complete any overdue transactions as motorists have several renewal options. I commend Governor Abbott for balancing the safety of Texans with the need to continue vital state services by offering the waivers to registration and titling requirements during the pandemic. Fortunately, many Texans are already in compliance with these requirements, said Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Executive Director Whitney Brewster. We continued to offer r
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Governor Gregg Abbott announced those waivers in March as part of the effort to reduce in-person contact and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Drivers who have not reviewed their expired vehicle registration sticker should make plans to renew on or before April 14. However, it is not necessary to wait until the deadline to complete any overdue transactions.
“I commend Governor Abbott for balancing the safety of Texans with the need to continue vital state services by offering the waivers to registration and titling requirements during the pandemic. Fortunately, many Texans are already in compliance with these requirements,” Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Executive Director Whitney Brewster said. “We continued to offer registration renewal and other important services throughout the waiver period.”