NOTE: As of January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles are no longer required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration.

Register your vehicle in the State of Texas online, learn more about how to do so in person or by mail, or explore vehicle registration requirements.

Nov 13, 2025 · Multiple sections of the chapter were updated to remove inspection information due to the elimination of the safety inspection program effective January 1, 2025.

Texas drivers, buckle up—big changes have arrived for vehicle registration in 2025. As of January 1, a new law has overhauled how Texans register and inspect their vehicles.

Everything you need to know about online Texas vehicle renewal and registration and inspection requirements just got simpler! As of January 1, 2025, Texas shook up its rules, ditching most safety …

Renew your Texas car registration with official requirements, fees, and online options. Get current 2025 rates and step-by-step renewal process.

Aug 8, 2025 · Texas car registration made easy! Renew online, calculate fees, avoid penalties & transfer titles. Step-by-step 2025 guide + free checklist. Start now!

Dec 20, 2024 · Texas is no longer requiring drivers to get a vehicle safety inspection in order to get their car registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The state Legislature approved the …

Nov 9, 2024 · Most Texas drivers will be able to get their new registration stickers without an inspection at the start of the new year. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, the safety inspection requirement for yearly …

Dec 4, 2024 · Because they will still need to pay for a safety inspection, commercial vehicles will be exempt from the inspection program replacement fee. Remember, all vehicles will still need to be …