Free Texas Gift Bill of Sale
Texas has one of the most valuable gift vehicle tax provisions in the country — instead of paying 6.25% Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) tax, qualifying family members pay a flat $10 gift fee by filing Form 14-317 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer). On a $30,000 vehicle, that single form saves you $1,865. Without Form 14-317, the county tax assessor-collector will charge the full 6.25% SPV tax at title transfer — there are no exceptions after the fact.
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Texas Gift Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Sales Tax Details
Texas charges $10 flat gift fee in lieu of 6.25% SPV tax when Form 14-317 is filed
Exemption: Texas Form 14-317 reduces tax to $10 flat gift fee instead of 6.25% SPV tax — saves $1,875+ on a $30,000 vehicle
Inspection Requirements
Texas requires a vehicle safety inspection before registration. Emissions testing is required in 17 counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and El Paso metro areas. Out-of-state vehicles need a VIN inspection.
Texas Gift Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Obtain Texas Form 14-317 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer) from TxDMV or the county tax office
- Both the donor and recipient complete and sign Form 14-317, attesting to the gift and family relationship
- Have Form 14-317 notarized — Texas requires notarization of this affidavit
- Donor signs the back of the existing Texas title (or out-of-state title) over to the recipient
- Recipient brings the signed title, notarized Form 14-317, proof of insurance, and valid ID to the county tax assessor-collector
- Pay the $10 flat gift fee plus applicable title and registration fees
- Complete the transfer within 30 days; late transfers incur a $25–$250 penalty
- If vehicle is from out of state, schedule a VIN inspection at a Texas DPS station before titling
Common Pitfalls
- Not filing Form 14-317 — the county will automatically assess 6.25% SPV tax with no refund process after payment
- Failing to have Form 14-317 notarized — an unnotarized form will be rejected at the tax office
- Missing the 30-day transfer deadline, which triggers escalating late fees up to $250
- Gifting to a non-qualifying relative such as aunt, uncle, or cousin — only spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, and grandchild qualify for the $10 flat fee
- Assuming the gift exemption applies to vehicles transferred between business entities or trusts — it does not
Pro Tip
Texas's $10 flat gift fee is one of the best vehicle gift provisions in the US — but it only applies if you file Form 14-317, notarized, within 30 days. Do not skip this step.