Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle at the county tax office in Bay City
The Matagorda County Tax Assessor-Collector handles vehicle registration and title transfers at their Bay City office.
The tax office is at 1801 7th Street in Bay City. This is where you register a vehicle, transfer a title, get disabled parking permits, and handle specialty license plates. Many registration renewals can also be done online through TxDMV.
Texas uses a combined inspection and registration system called Two Steps, One Sticker. You get your vehicle inspected first, then register it — both are tied to your registration renewal date. Call the office ahead of your visit to confirm hours and accepted payment methods, as these can change.
Source to confirm: TxDMV — Matagorda County Tax Office