VTR-346 is the Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification, the form on which a person or entity that transferred a vehicle tells the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) that the transfer took place. The transferor submits it, ideally within 30 days of the transfer date, so the motor vehicle record is marked as transferred. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; TxDMV publishes the original form at txdmv.gov, and it also accepts the notification online.
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What is VTR-346?
Form VTR-346, Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification, is the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) form that a seller, donor or other transferor submits to report that a vehicle has been transferred to a new owner, so the vehicle record is marked accordingly.
When you submit the form, TxDMV marks the motor vehicle record to show the vehicle has been transferred. The form says this helps protect you from liability for criminal or civil acts involving the vehicle and the person or entity taking ownership.
The form does not transfer ownership. The person or entity taking ownership must file a title application with the appropriate entity (in Texas, the county tax assessor-collector's office) to record themselves as the owner and receive a title in their name. Until a new title is issued, the Texas title record keeps showing the existing owner or owners.
The form has four blocks: Vehicle Information, Transfer Information, Transferor Information and New Owner Information, followed by a Certification signed by the transferor. The certification warns that falsifying information is a third degree felony under state law. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. The same notification can be made online at https://www.TxDMV.gov/VTN; the form asks you not to use both channels for the same transfer.
Who needs to file VTR-346?
The transferor files Form VTR-346: the person or entity transferring the vehicle by sale, gift, donation or similar transfer. The certification states that the vehicle was legally owned by the transferor and had a Texas title issued in the transferor's name.
- If you sold, gave or donated a vehicle titled in your name in Texas, you use this form (or the online notification) to tell TxDMV about the transfer.
- If you are an entity, enter the entity name in the first-name field as it appears on the Texas title.
- If you are the new owner, this form does not record you as the owner. You must file a title application with the county tax assessor-collector's office to receive a title in your name.
The form is not a substitute for that title application: until the new owner transfers the title into their name, the vehicle remains in the transferor's name under Texas law. The form does not say that anyone other than the transferor may sign the certification.
When to file VTR-346
Submit Form VTR-346 within 30 days of the vehicle's date of transfer. The form says this timing helps protect you from liability for criminal or civil acts involving the vehicle and the person or entity taking ownership.
A late notification is still useful: TxDMV states that it will still notate your record if the form is submitted after the 30 days. The form gives no later cutoff.
The date you enter in the Date of Transfer field (month, day and year) is the date that starts the 30 days. If you want faster handling, the form says you may submit the notification online at https://www.TxDMV.gov/VTN to expedite processing. The form states no processing time.
How to fill out VTR-346
Enter the vehicle identification details
Under Vehicle Information, enter the Vehicle Identification Number*, Year* and Make*. Body Style and Model are not marked required.
Add the title and plate numbers
Enter the Title/Document Number if you have it and the Texas License Plate Number*, which is required.
Enter the date of transfer
In Transfer Information, enter the Date of Transfer* with month, day and year. This date starts the 30-day period for submitting the form.
Answer the license plate question
For cars (6,000 lbs. or less) or light trucks (10,000 lbs. or less), check Yes or No for Did you keep your plates?
Enter the transferor's name
Under Transferor Information, enter the first name (or entity name) as shown on the Texas title*, middle name, last name* and suffix, following the asterisks on the form.
Enter the transferor's address and contact
Enter Address*, City*, State* and Zip*, plus Country (if applicable)* and Phone Number*. Email is optional.
Enter the new owner's name
Under New Owner Information, enter the first name (or entity name)* and last name*. Use the Additional First Name line only if there is a second new owner.
Enter the new owner's address
Enter the new owner's Address*, City*, State* and Zip*, plus Country (if applicable)* and Phone Number*. Email is optional.
Sign, print your name and date
The transferor signs under Certification, prints the same name as the signature and enters the date. All three fields are marked required.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every asterisk (*) field is filled and the entries are accurate. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, then submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit VTR-346
You can submit the transfer notification by mail or online; the form asks you not to do both for the same vehicle.
- By mail: send the completed form to TxDMV Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, PO Box 26417, Austin, TX 78755-0417.
- Online: use the Vehicle Transfer Notification at https://www.TxDMV.gov/VTN. TxDMV says online submission expedites processing.
Complete every field marked with an asterisk (*) before sending. TxDMV warns that a form without the required information may not result in the motor vehicle record being marked, and the form may be returned. The form mentions no fee and no attachments. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the notification both online and by mail; TxDMV asks you to use only one channel for the same transfer.
- Believing the form transfers ownership. The new owner must still file a title application with the county tax assessor-collector's office, and the title record shows you until a new title is issued.
- Leaving asterisk (*) fields blank, such as the VIN, year, make, Texas license plate number, date of transfer or the new owner's address; the form may be returned and the record may not be marked.
- Entering the transferor name differently from the name shown on the Texas title.
- Waiting longer than 30 days after the transfer date; TxDMV will still notate the record, but you lose the timing the form recommends for liability protection.
- Giving a printed name that differs from the signature; the form requires the printed name to match the signature.
- Entering inaccurate information in the certification; state law makes falsifying information a third degree felony.
- Forgetting to enter the date next to the signature, a required field.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form VTR-346 used for?
Form VTR-346 is the Texas Motor Vehicle Transfer Notification. The transferor uses it to tell TxDMV that a vehicle was transferred by sale, gift, donation or similar means, so the motor vehicle record is marked as transferred.
Does VTR-346 transfer ownership of the vehicle?
No. The form states that submitting it does not transfer ownership. The new owner must file a title application with the county tax assessor-collector's office, and until a new title is issued the Texas title record shows the existing owner.
How long do I have to submit the VTR-346?
Submit it within 30 days of the vehicle's date of transfer. If you submit it later, TxDMV says it will still notate your record, but the 30-day timing is what the form ties to protection from liability.
Can I submit the vehicle transfer notification online instead of mailing it?
Yes. TxDMV offers a Vehicle Transfer Notification at https://www.TxDMV.gov/VTN and says online submission expedites processing. Do not submit it both online and by mail for the same vehicle.
Where do I mail Form VTR-346?
Mail the completed form to TxDMV Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, PO Box 26417, Austin, TX 78755-0417. Fill in every field marked with an asterisk, or the form may be returned.
Who signs Form VTR-346, the seller or the buyer?
The transferor, the person or entity that transferred the vehicle, signs the certification, prints the same name as the signature and dates it. The new owner's information is entered on the form, but the new owner does not sign it.
What happens if I leave required fields blank?
TxDMV says submitting the form without the required information may prevent the motor vehicle record from being marked, and the form may be returned. Required fields carry an asterisk (*) on the form.
Can I fill out VTR-346 online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with TxDMV, and does not submit the form; you mail it or use the TxDMV online notification.
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