The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2021. Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kim Rinn urges county residents to complete any overdue transactions now.

“Don’t wait until the last minute,” Rinn said. “Austin County offers several convenient options to renew your registration and complete other transactions that were temporarily waived due to the pandemic.”

Options for renewing your vehicle registration include

1. Online: Visit  www.TxDMV.gov. There is a $1 discount if you renew online. Online renewal is available up to nine months past your registration expiration date.
2. Mail: Return the bottom portion of your registration renewal form, payment and other required information to the Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office.
3. In Person: 804 East Wendt, Bellville, Texas 77418 from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Registrations are processed during regular hours while title transfers are processed between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.   Persons with bonded titles are asked to make an appointment.

Reminder: Before renewing registration, Austin County residents will need to obtain a passing vehicle inspection at the state vehicle inspection station of their choice, unless their vehicle is exempt from inspection requirements.

The expiring temporary waiver covers the following services:

• Initial vehicle registration.
• Vehicle registration renewal.
• Vehicle titling.
• Renewal of permanent disabled parking placards.
• 30-day temporary permits.

If you need assistance with completing your transaction, please contact the Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector’s office at 979-865-8633.