New Residents

Moved to El Paso? Register Your Vehicle Within 30 Days

New Texas residents must register their out-of-state vehicle within 30 days of moving, and El Paso's emissions test requirement applies right away.

El Paso County Cars & Driving

Did you just move to El Paso from another state? Texas law says you must register your vehicle here within 30 days. El Paso is an emissions-inspection county. That means you must pass an emissions test before you can register your car.

Go to the El Paso County Tax Office. Bring your out-of-state title, proof of Texas liability insurance, and your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Moving from another Texas county? The process is similar. Check the TxDMV 'New to Texas' page for the full list of what you need to bring.

Source to confirm: TxDMV — New to Texas

More El Paso County notes

Property Tax Basics

Who Appraises Your Home for Taxes in El Paso County

The El Paso Central Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value drives what you owe in property taxes.

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Homestead Exemption

How to Lower Your Tax Bill with a Homestead Exemption

If your home is your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Appraisal Cap

Your Appraised Value Can Only Rise 10% Per Year with a Homestead

Texas law limits how fast a homestead property's taxable value can grow each year, which protects owners in fast-rising markets.

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Unincorporated County

Living Outside City Limits in El Paso County Means No Zoning

If your property is in unincorporated El Paso County — outside any city — there are no county zoning rules and the county cannot issue building permits.

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