VTR-61 is the Rebuilt Vehicle Statement issued by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). It is required when a vehicle has been repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled and the owner needs a Texas title. The rebuilder describes the work and any component parts used, and both the rebuilder and the owner certify the statement. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by TxDMV.
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What is VTR-61?
Rebuilt Vehicle Statement (Form VTR-61) is the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) form that records how a vehicle was repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled, and who did the work, so the owner can obtain a Texas title.
The form has two pages. Page 1 identifies the vehicle (VIN, year, make, body style and model), the owner and the rebuilder, and holds the rebuilder's description of the work performed with the date it was completed. It ends with two certifications: one by the rebuilder and one by the owner. Both carry the printed warning that state law makes falsifying information a third degree felony.
Page 2 lists component parts. The rebuilder completes it only if the vehicle was repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled with any of the listed parts. The engine, frame and body require a part number and the name and complete address of the origin or seller. Other parts, such as the transmission, fenders, hood, doors, bumpers, quarter panels, tailgate, pickup cargo box, cab and roof or floor pan, ask for origin and part number if available.
The form accompanies the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U). A newly assembled vehicle that has never been titled as a complete vehicle also needs an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) inspection, recorded on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable), which is a separate form.
Who needs to file VTR-61?
The owner and the rebuilder of a vehicle that was repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled complete this form when the owner is seeking a Texas title. The rebuilder is the individual who did the work. The rebuilder fills in the work description and signs the Rebuilder Certification. The owner signs the Owner Certification, confirming that they are the legal and rightful owner and that the VIN on the form matches the VIN affixed to the vehicle.
The owner and rebuilder may be the same person. In that case the same individual may sign both statements.
The rebuilder must also complete page 2 if any of the listed component parts were used. The owner or rebuilder of a newly assembled vehicle that has not previously been titled as a complete vehicle should also know that an ASE inspection by a Certified Master Technician is required, recorded on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable).
The owner name field accepts either a person's name or an entity name.
When to file VTR-61
The form is required when a vehicle has been repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled and you are applying for a Texas title. It is submitted with the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), so it goes in whenever that application is filed. No separate due date is printed on VTR-61. Complete the work first: the form asks for the date the work was completed and for the rebuilder's signed certification that all repairs and work are documented. For any title application deadlines, check with your county tax assessor-collector.
Documents you need
- Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), submitted with VTR-61 to the county tax assessor-collector.
- Ownership evidence for the vehicle, as the form instructions require with the title application.
- Bill of sale and/or title, required if an engine, frame or body is used as a component part.
- Bills of sale for other component parts (transmission, fenders, hood, doors and the like), if any.
- ASE inspection on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable), required for a newly assembled vehicle that has not previously been titled as a complete vehicle.
- Any other documents required for the title application, as the form instructions state.
How to fill out VTR-61
Enter vehicle information
In Vehicle/Owner Information, enter the Vehicle Identification Number, Year, Make, Body Style and Model. The VIN must match the VIN affixed to the vehicle.
Enter the owner's name
Enter the owner's First Name (or Entity Name), Middle Name, Last Name and Suffix (if any).
Enter the rebuilder's details
Under Rebuilder, enter the First Name (or Entity Name), Middle Name, Last Name and Suffix (if any) of the person who did the work, then the Address, City, State and Zip.
Describe the work performed
Enter the Date Work Completed and explain in Work Performed what was done to repair, rebuild, reconstruct or assemble the vehicle. Give the location of any component parts replaced using R, L, F, RF, LF, RR or LR.
Complete the rebuilder certification
The rebuilder signs, prints their name (same as signature) and dates the certification. It states the rebuilder documented all work and obtained the component parts lawfully under Transportation Code, Chapter 501.
Complete the owner certification
The owner signs, prints their name (same as signature) and dates the certification. If the owner and rebuilder are the same person, that person signs both.
List engine, frame and body
On page 2, if any of these parts were used, enter the Component Part Number and the Origin of Component Part/Purchased from (name and complete address), both required for Engine, Frame and Body.
List other component parts
In Component Parts – Other, enter the origin and part number if available for each part used, such as Transmission, Hood, Door(s) or Roof or Floor Pan.
Review and download the PDF
Check the VIN, names, dates, signatures and part entries. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit VTR-61
Submit VTR-61 to a county tax assessor-collector together with the other title application papers.
- County tax assessor-collector: the completed form goes with the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), ownership evidence and any other required documents. The form prints no mailing address or portal; contact your county tax assessor-collector's office for how it accepts title applications.
- Page 2: include it whenever component parts were used.
- Ownership evidence: a bill of sale and/or title is required if an engine, frame or body is used. Submit any bills of sale for the other listed parts, if any.
- ASE inspection: for a newly assembled vehicle not previously titled as a complete vehicle, add the inspection recorded on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable).
Both certifications must be signed. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving page 2 blank when component parts were used; the instructions say page 2 must be completed in that case.
- Listing an engine, frame or body without the part number and the name and complete address of the origin; both are marked required.
- Omitting the bill of sale and/or title when an engine, frame or body is used.
- Not specifying the location of fenders, doors, bumpers or quarter panels in the Details of Work Performed section on page 1.
- Signing only one of the two certifications when the owner and rebuilder are different people.
- Entering a VIN that does not match the VIN affixed to the vehicle; the owner certifies that it does.
- Submitting a newly assembled vehicle without the ASE inspection on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable).
- Submitting VTR-61 alone instead of with Form 130-U and the ownership evidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form VTR-61 used for?
VTR-61 is the TxDMV Rebuilt Vehicle Statement. It is required when a vehicle is repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled and the owner needs a Texas title. It describes the work done, names the rebuilder and lists component parts used.
Who has to sign the VTR-61 form?
The rebuilder signs the Rebuilder Certification and the owner signs the Owner Certification. The owner and rebuilder may be the same person, in which case the same individual may sign both statements.
Do I have to complete page 2 of VTR-61?
Only if the vehicle was repaired, rebuilt, reconstructed or assembled with any of the listed component parts. The rebuilder completes it. If no listed parts were used, the form instructions do not require page 2 to be filled.
What do I submit with VTR-61?
Submit it to a county tax assessor-collector with the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), ownership evidence and any other required documents. A bill of sale and/or title is required if an engine, frame or body is used.
Does a newly assembled vehicle need an inspection?
Yes. An ASE inspection by a Certified Master Technician is required for any newly assembled vehicle that has not previously been titled as a complete vehicle. It is recorded on Form VTR-64 (or Form VTR-852, if applicable), not on VTR-61.
What happens if I falsify information on VTR-61?
Both certifications on the form state that state law makes falsifying information a third degree felony. Enter only accurate information, including a VIN that matches the one affixed to the vehicle.
Can I fill out VTR-61 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of TxDMV and does not file the form; you submit it through the county tax assessor-collector.
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