Texas DMV Guide - The Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Explained

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Instruction Center

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) oversees driving services throughout its 254 counties.

At a TX DMV, you can conduct business like TX driver permitting & licensing, vehicle registrations & renewals, title transfer, tax services, driving records, and more. Drivers can also access a wealth of information on-location or gather copies of important forms for their driving-related needs.

DMVConnect has created an easy way to navigate the Texas DMV system.

We know going to a TX DMV office is last on your list of fun activities with long wait times, noisy environments, and unexpected requirements. We took the most important information and compiled it into easy-to-understand TxDMV guides. Our guides and articles share Texas DMV locations, what to expect when going, how to process different driving needs, and references to stop the back-and-forth.

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll find in this state hub:

Texas DMV Phone Numbers

The Texas DMV is open from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm Central Standard Time.

Phone Number: 1.888.368.4689 (Toll-Free) or Local (Austin) 1.512.465.3000

Dealer Contacts

• Dealer Licensing Receptionist: 1.512.465.4029
• eTags Helpline: 1.512.465.4010
• Licensing / Salvage Information: 1.888.368.4689 or 1.512.465.3000

Law Enforcement Contacts

• Law Enforcement Assistance Team: 1.512.465.1243
• Advertising: 1.512.465.4147
• Dealer Enforcement/Training: 1.888.368.4689 or 1.512.465.3000
• Enforcement Division Administrative Staff: 1.512.465.4204
• Lemon Law: 1.888.368.4689 o 1.512.465.3000
• Motor Vehicle Investigations: 1.512.465.4205
• Motor Carrier Investigations: 1.512.465.1350
• Motor Carrier Enforcement Training: 1.512.465.1350

Other Contact Information

• Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA): 1.512.465.1485
• Office of Administrative Hearings: 1.512.465.5000
• Media Inquiries: 1.512.465.1485
• Specialty License Plates (including Military): 1.512.374.5010

Become an Expert on the Texas DMV

Whether you’re a first-time driver wanting to get a permit or need information about TX driving laws, DMVConnect covers it all. If you’re planning on getting behind the wheel, then you’ll love how we’ve made the process easy to understand. Our database of TX DMV information takes you through the entire process of driving and vehicle ownership – and more!

Topics we cover include (but not limited to):

• Licensing & Registration
• Traffic school & Driver Education
• Driver safety
• Records & forms
• Fees & taxes

…and anything else you may need.

Plus, we share helpful TxDMV tips and tricks to ace driving tests, save time when going to a DMV, and get to better know the rules of the road throughout the state. We detail how to process DMV forms and requirements through their online portal or mail-in options, too!

Need the latest information about your state’s driving laws and vehicle requirements? We’re covering that in our blog along with resourceful guides to make you a better Texas driver!

Looking for Texas DMV office locations?

There are hundreds of DMV offices throughout the state of Texas and navigating the DMV listings can be a chore if you’re in a rush. We’ve collected them all in our TX DMV directory. Each DMV office page includes services offered, hours of operation, and contact details – letting you quickly get in, do your business, and be on your way.

Can’t find the information you’re looking for? We’re constantly updating our DMV directory else we’ve included helpful links and resources to official portals and agencies. It’s our goal to make the most complete directory of Texas driving-related information.

Need to Make a Texas DMV Appointment?

Texas DMV doesn’t offer an appointment system, but you can save your spot ahead of time so you’re waiting less on location. You can view their system, here: Get in Line, Online.

Think of DMVConnect as your personal guide to the TXDMV system. We hope you’ll find going to the DMV (or using their online or mail-in options) isn’t as difficult and annoying as it once seemed.