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Texas — Lost Title - (No Lien On State Paperwork) Mailed Original Bond

After TxDMV determines that the bonded-title process fits your vehicle, use this no-lien, mailed-original offering to apply through Propeller. Plan to include the original bond in the county title submission.

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Recorded state
Texas
Bond type
Certificate of Title Bond
Category
Vehicles, titles & transportation

What this bond does

The offering supports a Texas bonded-title application when the applicant lacks acceptable title evidence and qualifies through the state's review process. Its no-lien qualifier is a product distinction, not proof that a vehicle has no lien.

Who needs it
An applicant proceeding under TxDMV's bonded-title determination whose vehicle and lien paperwork match this specific retained route.
Who it protects
The state's accepted title bond determines the interests protected against the title-related obligation. Buying it does not clear a lien, establish ownership by itself or insure the vehicle against physical damage.

Your bond option

This is the option on record for this bond.

The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.

Obtain the state's determination before choosing security

TxDMV Form VTR-130-SOF describes an initial Regional Service Center review using vehicle information, evidence of ownership, and additional documents where applicable. A vehicle without a Texas record may require a law-enforcement VIN inspection.

The form explains that vehicle value is determined through the department's process using standard presumptive value, a reference guide or an accepted appraisal. Its department-use calculation states bond amount as vehicle value multiplied by 1.5; it is not calculated from a guessed purchase price.

Check the no-lien qualifier against actual records

The state instructions address original lien releases or letters of no interest for liens less than ten years old. The No Lien on State Paperwork wording does not waive legal requirements or resolve an undisclosed interest.

Check that the state's determination and lien records match this no-lien offering before starting its application.

Plan for the original bond in the county submission

The second stage described by VTR-130-SOF goes to the county tax assessor-collector and includes Form 130-U, both pages of the statement, the state's determination with enclosures, and the original VTR-130-SB bond with power of attorney if applicable.

Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab for this mailed-original offering. Confirm the delivery address and timing, then submit the original with the required title documents. No arrival or title-issuance date is guaranteed here.

Sources

Have these ready

  1. Before applying: obtain the TxDMV determination and approved vehicle valuation.
  2. Verify the full VIN, applicant and lien status against state paperwork.
  3. Confirm the no-lien and mailed-original product fit and delivery address.
  4. After issuance: assemble the original bond, any applicable power of attorney and county title packet.

Questions about this bond

Does the No Lien label prove the vehicle is lien-free?

No. Verify the state record and determination. The product label does not release a lien or replace required supporting evidence.

How does the state form describe the bond calculation?

Its department-use field states vehicle value multiplied by 1.5. TxDMV's valuation process and determination, not a guessed sale price, should supply the figure.

Can a checkout receipt replace the original bond?

The posted state instructions call for the original VTR-130-SB bond for the county submission, with power of attorney if applicable.

Does buying this bond issue a Texas title?

No. The bond is one document in the state determination and county title process. Eligibility and title issuance remain with the responsible offices.

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