Just move here? These are places you probably need to call while
settling into San Antonio.
DRIVER'S LICENSE OFFICES:
1258 Bobcock:
(210) 737-1911
6502 S. New Braunfels: (210) 531-2240
9434 Perrin Beitel:
(210) 655-8102
1803 General McMullen: (210) 436-6611
Open Monday-Friday, 8
a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to get a Texas driver's license,
bring current license and another form of identification-Social Security card,
Birth certificate or W2 form.
MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION:
(210)
335-6627
DOWNTOWN: 233 N. Pecos La Trinidad...........(210)
335-6656
NORTHEAST: 3370 Nacogdoches, Suite 160.......(210)
335-6653
NORTHWEST: 6812 Bandera Road and Poss Road...(210)
335-6655
SOUTHSIDE: 666 S.W. Military.................(210) 335-6654
Open
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. (Pecos la
Trinidad Office Only)
How to get your vehicle registered in
Texas.
_First have your car professionally inspected.
_Go to one of the
registration offices.
_Bring picture ID, Tile and proof of
insurance.
_Fill out the application.
_Pay the $33 title fee.
_Pay the
sticker and plate fee that is based on year and model of vehicle.
_Pay $90
new resident fee.
_Sticker and plate issued at time of registration; the
title is sent to you in the mail.
NOTE: Active duty military
personnel with a valid driver's license from another state do not have to get a
Texas driver's license or Texas license plates. However, military
retirees who stay in San Antonio must obtain them.
AUTO LIABILITY
INSURANCE:
In Texas, automobiles must be covered by minimum limits of
liability insurance in accordance with the Texas Motor Safety Responsibility Act
of 1981. Minimum limits are $20,000 to $40,000 bodily injury
liability and $15,000 property damage liability for any licensed motor
vehicle. Current proof of financial responsibility (usually
automobile insurance) is required to obtain or renew a driver's license, to
register a car, and upon issuance of a safety inspection sticker.
VEHICLE
INSPECTIONS:
Annual automobile inspections are required in Texas and must be
completed before registering an automobile or obtaining a Texas license
plate. Vehicle inspections are done at some local gas stations and
cost $12.50 for in-state vehicles.