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State Determination
Submit your paperwork to TxDMV for vehicles or TPWD for boats and outboard motors. If approved, the agency provides the official required bond amount.
The Clear Path to Your Texas Bonded Title.
Bought a vehicle or boat without complete title paperwork? Understand the state review, get the official required amount, and match your instructions to an available bond listing.
Start With State Approval
TxDMV or TPWD reviews the facts and provides the official required bond amount before purchase.
- Standard Motor Vehicles
- Boats & Outboard Motors
- Electronic & Original Seal Options
The process
How to Get a Bonded Title
Bond purchase comes after the state review and before the final title application. As you scroll, follow each stage in order.
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Purchase Your Bond
Once you have the state-determined amount, use the selector to match your asset, listing label, and signature-format instructions.
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Apply for Title
Submit the issued title bond and the other required documents to the receiving office identified in the official instructions.
Select Your Asset Type
Texas handles vehicles and watercraft through different departments. Choose your asset type to see the matching state process and workbook listings.
Official Forms & Resources
We base process guidance on reviewed TxDMV and TPWD sources. Use your official instructions and confirm the required purchase format before checkout.
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