Vehicle Registration

Register Your Vehicle at the Polk County Tax Office

The Polk County Tax Assessor-Collector handles vehicle registration, titles, and license plates at its Livingston office.

Polk County Cars & Driving

To register a vehicle or transfer a title in Polk County, go to the Tax Assessor-Collector's office at 416 N. Washington Ave. in Livingston. The phone number is 936-327-6801. You can also find information at txdmv.gov and the county's own site at polk-tax.com.

Texas uses a program called Two Steps, One Sticker for vehicle inspections and registration renewals. It combines your annual safety inspection and your registration into one process. Check the county office for current hours before you go, as they can vary.

Source to confirm: TxDMV — Polk County Tax Office

More Polk County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two Different Offices Handle Your Property Tax

In Polk County, one office sets your property value and a separate office collects the tax you owe.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If this home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces your taxable value.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland and Timberland Can Be Taxed at a Lower Value

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber production may qualify for a special appraisal based on what it produces, not what it would sell for.

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Groundwater & Wells

You Need a Permit Before Drilling a Water Well

Polk County is in the Lower Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, which requires you to register a new well before you drill.

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