Big changes are coming for Texas drivers buying or trading in vehicles. Starting July 1, 2025, when customers trade in a vehicle with standard plates at a dealership, those plates will be removed and may be reused on another vehicle sold within 10 days. Personalized and specialty plate holders will keep their plates.
Meanwhile, buyers at Texas dealerships will now receive metal plates on the spot, making it easier to hit the road right away.
For private sales, the process stays the same—sellers must remove their plates and can transfer them later. And don’t forget to file a Vehicle Transfer Notification with the Texas DMV within 30 days to avoid liability.
For more info, visit txdmv.gov.
