The Repossessed Motor Vehicle Affidavit (Form VTR-264) is the sworn statement a lienholder files with a Texas county tax office to prove a vehicle was repossessed, so ownership can move without the prior owner’s signature. It is not the title itself; it is the affidavit that lets you obtain or transfer the title when the old owner will not sign off.
Most people call it the “Texas repossession title,” but the real job of Form VTR-264 (Rev 08/16) is to stand in for the missing signature on the old title. When a borrower defaults and you take the car back, the prior owner rarely cooperates, so the state needs a notarized oath that the repossession was lawful before it will hand you a clean title.
Texas processes more than 7 million title transactions a year, and a small but steady share of those involve repossessed units that stall at the counter because the affidavit was filled out wrong or filed without the right attachments. Getting this one page right is the difference between walking out with a transferable title and being turned away by the county tax assessor-collector.
Here is what you will learn in this guide:
- 🚗 What Form VTR-264 does and exactly who must sign and file it
- 📋 A line-by-line walkthrough of every field, box, and the notary block
- 🧾 The three repossession methods and the proof each one demands
- 👥 Three full filled-out examples using real-world fact patterns
- ⚖️ The mistakes that get the affidavit rejected and how to avoid them
What Form VTR-264 Is and Who Must File It
Form VTR-264, the Repossessed Motor Vehicle Affidavit, is a one-page sworn statement that a lienholder or its authorized agent submits to a Texas county tax assessor-collector’s office at the time of title transfer. It exists because the Texas Certificate of Title Act, found in Transportation Code Chapter 501, requires a signed and assigned title to move ownership. When a vehicle is repossessed, the defaulting owner almost never signs that title over, so the affidavit takes the place of that missing signature.
The agency that receives the form is the local county tax office, which works on behalf of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV). The county clerk reviews your affidavit, confirms the repossession method and attachments, and then processes the new title. If the affidavit is missing, the county cannot legally issue a title in your name or in a buyer’s name.
The filer is the lienholder, which is the bank, credit union, finance company, buy-here-pay-here dealer, or floor-plan lender that held the security interest in the vehicle. In practice, an authorized agent signs for the lienholder, such as a repossession manager, a dealer principal, or a titling clerk. The right to repossess itself flows from UCC Article 9, adopted in Texas as Chapter 9 of the Business and Commerce Code, which lets a secured party take collateral after default.
Federal law rarely touches this form, but the underlying security interest is governed by the Uniform Commercial Code that every state, including Texas, has adopted. The consequence of skipping the affidavit is simple and harsh: the county rejects the title transaction, the vehicle stays titled to the defaulted borrower, and you cannot lawfully sell or re-register it. A correct VTR-264 is the bridge between taking the car back and owning it on paper.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
The affidavit asks for sworn facts, so gather every detail before you open the form. Filling it out from memory invites errors, and an error in a sworn statement is a third-degree felony under the certification language printed on the form. Pull the file and lay these items out first.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The 17-character VIN ties the affidavit to the exact car; a wrong digit means the county cannot match it to the title record and rejects the filing.
- Year, Make, Body Style, and Model: These confirm the vehicle’s identity against state records, and a mismatch with the title forces a correction before processing.
- The original or certified copy of the title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin: This is the proof of ownership the county needs alongside the affidavit; without it there is nothing to transfer.
- The security agreement or lien contract: A certified copy proves you held a perfected lien and had the legal right to repossess, which is required when you are not already recorded on the title.
- Date of repossession: You must state the day you took the vehicle back, and leaving it blank or guessing undermines the sworn oath.
- Lienholder legal name and contact details: The county verifies the lienholder identity, so use the exact business name on the loan documents.
- Authorized agent name and email: The person signing must be authorized to act for the lienholder, and a missing agent name leaves the affidavit unsigned and void.
- Method of repossession and its attachment: Know whether you are using terms of security agreement, sequestration, or floor-plan lien, because each demands a specific document.
- A completed Application for Texas Title (Form 130-U): The affidavit never travels alone; it rides with the 130-U title application.
- A notary public: The form contains a notary block, so you need a notary to witness and stamp your signature before filing.
If any one of these is missing, expect the county to hold or reject the transaction. The most common holdup is a missing security agreement or Sheriff’s Bill of Sale, because the clerk has no way to confirm the repossession was lawful without it.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only official source for Form VTR-264 is the TxDMV forms library, where the current Rev 08/16 version is posted as a free, fillable PDF. Download it directly from the VTR-264 PDF link so you know you have the version the state accepts. The revision date “VTR-264 Rev 08/16” is printed in the bottom-left corner of the page, and you should confirm it before filing.
You can complete the form two ways. The first is on screen using the fillable PDF, which keeps your entries clean and legible. The second is by hand in black ink after printing it, which is fine as long as your writing is clear and you use capital letters.
Avoid third-party “form filler” sites that charge a fee to access a document the state gives away. Those copies are sometimes outdated, and an old revision can be rejected at the counter. Always pull the form from TxDMV.gov, the source printed on the form itself, and never pay for the blank document.
Because the affidavit must be notarized and submitted with original supporting documents, there is no way to file it fully online with TxDMV. You complete it digitally or by hand, sign it in front of a notary, and then deliver it to the county tax assessor-collector’s office with the rest of your title package.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out Form VTR-264 Line by Line
The form is one page divided into clear sections: Vehicle Information, Lienholder Information, Method of Repossession, the Certification, and the Notary block. Complete every field, because the instructions state plainly that all fields are required to be completed. Work top to bottom in the order the form presents.
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This field asks for the full 17-character VIN of the vehicle you repossessed. Copy it exactly from the title or the dash plate, using all capital letters and no spaces, for example 1HGCM82633A004352. The VIN is the single most important identifier on the form because the county matches it against the state title record.
A common edge case is a vehicle older than 1981, which may have a VIN shorter than 17 characters; in that case, enter the full VIN as it appears on the title, however many characters it has. The most frequent mistake is transposing two digits or confusing the letter O with the number zero, which causes the county to find no matching record and reject the affidavit on the spot. Many filers wrongly believe the license plate number can stand in for the VIN, but the plate is not an ownership identifier and the field must hold the VIN.
2. Year
This field asks for the model year of the repossessed vehicle. Enter the four-digit year exactly as shown on the title, for example 2018. The year helps the county confirm the vehicle’s identity and calculate any tax tied to its value.
If the title and the vehicle’s build plate show different years, follow the title, because the affidavit must match the existing state record. The common mistake is entering the year you took the car back instead of the model year, which creates a mismatch that stalls processing. Some filers think the model year and the purchase year are the same, but a car bought in 2018 may well be a 2019 model, so always read the title.
3. Make
This field asks for the manufacturer of the vehicle, such as FORD, TOYOTA, or CHEVROLET. Write the make in capital letters as it reads on the title. The make narrows the vehicle’s identity and pairs with the VIN and year for verification.
If the make on the title uses an abbreviation, such as CHEV for Chevrolet, mirror what the title shows to avoid a mismatch. The common error is writing the model name in the make field, like entering Silverado where Chevrolet belongs. People often assume make and model are interchangeable, but the make is the company and the model is the specific product line, and the form keeps them in separate boxes.
4. Body Style
This field asks for the body type of the vehicle, such as 4D for a four-door sedan, 2D for a coupe, PK for a pickup, or SUV. Use the body-style code or description shown on the existing title. This detail helps confirm the vehicle class for titling and registration.
If you are unsure of the code, write the plain description like SEDAN or PICKUP, because the county can read either format. The common mistake is leaving this field blank because it seems minor, but the instructions require every field, and a blank box can trigger a hold. Filers sometimes think body style is optional cosmetic detail, when in fact it is part of the state’s vehicle description and must match the title.
5. Model
This field asks for the specific model name of the vehicle, such as F-150, CAMRY, or SILVERADO. Enter the model exactly as it reads on the title in capital letters. The model completes the vehicle description begun by the make.
If the title shows a trim or series after the model, you can include it, but the base model name is what matters most. The common error is swapping the make and model, putting the brand here and the model up in the make box. A frequent misconception is that the model field is optional once the VIN is entered, but the county uses the written description to double-check the decoded VIN, so it must be filled in.
6. Name of Lienholder
This field asks for the full legal name of the lienholder that held the security interest and repossessed the vehicle. Write the exact business name as it appears on the loan or security agreement, for example LONE STAR CREDIT UNION or ABC MOTORS LLC. This name identifies who is claiming the right to transfer the vehicle.
If the loan was sold or assigned to another company, list the current holder of the note, the entity that actually owns the debt today. The common mistake is using a “doing business as” nickname instead of the legal entity name, which can fail to match the lien recorded on the title. Many filers think any company employee can be named here, but this box is for the lienholder business, not the individual person, who belongs in the agent fields below.
7. Phone Number
This field asks for a working phone number for the lienholder. Enter a number where the county can reach the lienholder or its titling staff, formatted as (214) 555-0182. The county uses this if it has a question about the repossession or the documents.
If you operate from a call center, list the direct line for the titling or repossession department rather than a general menu number. The common error is entering a disconnected or personal cell that no one answers, which delays any clerk follow-up. Some filers skip this field thinking the email is enough, but the instructions require all fields, so the phone number must be present.
8. Date of Repossession
This field asks for the calendar date the lienholder took possession of the vehicle. Enter it in MM/DD/YYYY format, for example 03/14/2026. This date anchors the sworn statement that the repossession actually happened.
If the repossession spanned more than one day, such as a vehicle located one day and physically towed the next, use the date you took actual possession. The common mistake is entering the loan default date or the date you fill out the form, which contradicts the rest of your file. Filers sometimes believe the exact date does not matter, but because this is a sworn affidavit, a false or careless date can expose the signer to the third-degree felony warning printed on the form.
9. Authorized Agent Name
This field asks for the name of the individual signing on behalf of the lienholder. Print the full name of the person authorized to act for the company, for example MARIA GUTIERREZ. This is the human being who swears the affidavit is true.
If an outside repossession agency or titling service signs for the lienholder, that company must have written authority, and you may need to attach a Lien Holder Power of Attorney. The common error is naming a person who has no authority to bind the lienholder, which can void the affidavit. A frequent misconception is that the agent and the lienholder are the same entry, but the lienholder is the company and the agent is the named person who signs.
10. Email
This field asks for the authorized agent’s email address. Enter a monitored email such as titles@abcmotors.com. The county may use it to send questions or status updates about the title transaction.
If your office uses a shared titling inbox, list that address so a question does not sit unread in one person’s account. The common mistake is a typo in the email that bounces, leaving the county unable to reach you. Some filers leave this blank because they prefer phone contact, but the all-fields-required rule means the email must be completed.
11. Address, City, State, Zip
These fields ask for the mailing address of the lienholder or authorized agent. Enter the street address, city, state, and ZIP code where official mail should go, for example 4500 COMMERCE ST, DALLAS, TX, 75226. This is where the county sends the title or any correspondence.
If you use a P.O. Box for mail, you can enter it here, but make sure it is an address you check, because the new title may arrive there. The common error is listing a closed branch or an old corporate address, which sends the title to the wrong place. Filers sometimes assume the address can be the vehicle’s location, but this block is for the lienholder’s contact address, not where the car sits.
12. Method of Repossession: Terms of Security (Lien) Agreement
This box is for repossessions based on a default under the loan or security agreement, which is the most common path. Check this box when you repossessed under the contract terms after the borrower defaulted, and you held a perfected lien. If the lienholder is recorded on the Texas title, you may reassign the title directly to a buyer.
Here is the key nuance straight from the form: if the lienholder is not recorded on the Texas title, the lienholder, dealer included, must first apply for a Texas title in its own name using a certified copy of the security agreement before transferring the vehicle to anyone else. The common mistake is reassigning a title when you were never the recorded lienholder, which the county will reject. A widespread misconception is that any lender can sign off on a title, but only a recorded lienholder may reassign it; everyone else must title in their own name first.
13. Method of Repossession: Sequestration
This box is for vehicles seized through a court process rather than a private self-help repossession. Check it when a court issued a Writ of Sequestration and a sheriff or constable seized the vehicle. You must submit the original or a certified copy of the Sheriff’s Bill of Sale with the title application.
A Writ of Sequestration can be issued by judges and clerks of the district and county courts and by justices of the peace, and it orders an officer to seize the property. The common mistake is checking this box without attaching the Sheriff’s Bill of Sale, which leaves the county with no proof the seizure was lawful and forces a rejection. Filers often confuse sequestration with a private repossession, but sequestration always involves a court order and a law-enforcement officer, not a contract repo agent.
14. Method of Repossession: Floor Plan Lien
This box is for a lender repossessing vehicles from a dealer’s inventory under a floor-plan financing agreement. Check it when a dealership defaulted and the floor-plan lender took back inventory it had financed. When you check this box, you must also complete the Dealership Name and the Dealer’s General Distinguishing Number (GDN) fields that appear with it.
Under a floor-plan lien, the lender may repossess and transfer ownership without first securing title in the dealer’s name, but the Form 130-U in the buyer’s name must be supported by two documents: the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or title properly assigned to the dealership and reassigned to the buyer by the lienholder, and the Security Agreement or UCC Financing Statement (Form UCC1). The common mistake is leaving the GDN blank, which prevents the county from verifying the dealer. A misconception here is that the lender must title the car in the defaulted dealer’s name first, when the floor-plan rule specifically lets the lender skip that step with the right paperwork.
15. Certification (Felony Warning)
This block contains the sworn oath that makes the document an affidavit. The printed language states that state law makes falsifying information a third degree felony and that the authorized agent certifies the statements are true and correct and that the vehicle was repossessed. By signing, you swear under penalty of law that every entry above is accurate.
Read each field one more time before you sign, because this oath turns careless errors into legal exposure. The common mistake is signing before checking the VIN, dates, and method box, which can convert a simple typo into a false statement. A dangerous misconception is that the felony warning is boilerplate that never gets enforced; in reality, a fraudulent repossession affidavit can be prosecuted, so only sign what you know to be true.
16. Signature of Authorized Agent, Printed Name, and Date
This section asks the authorized agent to sign, print the same name, and date the affidavit. Sign in ink, print the identical name below it, and enter the date you sign in MM/DD/YYYY format, for example 03/20/2026. The printed name must match the signature so the county can read who swore the oath.
If the signature and printed name differ, the county may question whether the right person signed, so keep them consistent. The common mistake is signing this block before appearing in front of the notary, which can invalidate the notarization. A frequent misconception is that you can sign now and notarize later by mail, but a notary must witness the signing, so do not sign until you are in front of one.
17. Notary Block
The final block is the notary acknowledgment, where a notary public confirms you personally appeared and swore the affidavit is true. The notary completes the State of Texas and County line, watches you sign, then adds their signature, date, and stamp in the space marked Notary Stamp Here. Without this, the document is not a sworn affidavit and the county will not accept it.
If you are out of state when signing, an out-of-state notary’s acknowledgment is generally accepted as long as the stamp and commission are valid. The common mistake is filing the form with a blank or unstamped notary block, which is an automatic rejection because the oath is not witnessed. Many filers think any coworker can notarize, but the notary must be a commissioned, impartial notary public, not the signer or an interested party.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Below are three common fact patterns showing what each filer enters on Form VTR-264. Each follows one named person through the key fields of the affidavit.
Scenario 1: Recorded lienholder reassigning title (Terms of Security Agreement)
Maria Gutierrez is the titling manager at Lone Star Credit Union, which is the recorded lienholder on a 2018 Ford F-150 that defaulted.
| Form Section | What Maria Enters |
|---|---|
| VIN | 1FTEW1EP5JFA12345 |
| Year / Make | 2018 / FORD |
| Body Style / Model | PK / F-150 |
| Name of Lienholder | LONE STAR CREDIT UNION |
| Date of Repossession | 03/14/2026 |
| Authorized Agent Name / Email | MARIA GUTIERREZ / titles@lonestarcu.org |
| Method of Repossession | ☑ Terms of Security (Lien) Agreement |
| Attachment | Title already shows the credit union as lienholder, so it reassigns directly |
| Certification / Notary | Signs, prints name, dates, and notarizes |
Scenario 2: Court-ordered seizure (Sequestration)
Marcus Bell is the operations director at Brazos Auto Finance, which obtained a Writ of Sequestration and had a constable seize a 2020 Toyota Camry.
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| VIN | 4T1B11HK7LU987654 |
| Year / Make | 2020 / TOYOTA |
| Body Style / Model | 4D / CAMRY |
| Name of Lienholder | BRAZOS AUTO FINANCE |
| Date of Repossession | 04/02/2026 |
| Authorized Agent Name / Email | MARCUS BELL / titling@brazosauto.com |
| Method of Repossession | ☑ Sequestration |
| Attachment | Original Sheriff’s Bill of Sale submitted with the 130-U |
| Certification / Notary | Signs, prints name, dates, and notarizes |
Scenario 3: Floor-plan lender repossessing dealer inventory (Floor Plan Lien)
Aisha Rahman is the recovery agent for Capital Floor Plan Lending, which repossessed a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado from a defaulted dealership’s lot.
| Form Section | What Aisha Enters |
|---|---|
| VIN | 3GCUYDED5PG112233 |
| Year / Make | 2023 / CHEVROLET |
| Body Style / Model | PK / SILVERADO |
| Name of Lienholder | CAPITAL FLOOR PLAN LENDING |
| Date of Repossession | 05/09/2026 |
| Dealership Name / GDN | SUNRISE MOTORS LLC / P12345678 |
| Method of Repossession | ☑ Floor Plan Lien |
| Attachment | MCO assigned to dealer and reassigned to buyer, plus UCC1 |
| Certification / Notary | Signs, prints name, dates, and notarizes |
A fourth filer worth picturing is Janet Cole, a buy-here-pay-here dealer who repossessed a car she financed in-house; because her dealership is the recorded lienholder, she uses the Terms of Security box just like Maria. A fifth example is David Okafor, a repossession agency owner signing under a power of attorney for an out-of-state bank, who must attach the lienholder’s written authority.
How to File the Completed Form VTR-264
Form VTR-264 is filed at a county tax assessor-collector’s office, not directly with TxDMV and not online, because it requires original documents and a notarized signature. You submit it together with the Application for Texas Title (Form 130-U), the proof of ownership, and the attachment that matches your repossession method.
In person: Bring the notarized VTR-264, the completed 130-U, proof of ownership, and your method attachment to any Texas county tax office. You can use the county office locator to find one. The state title fee is $33, plus local registration fees and any motor vehicle sales tax due, payable by cash, check, money order, or card depending on the county. Processing is often same day at the counter, and you should keep your stamped receipt as proof of filing.
By mail: Mail the same package to the county tax office that serves the lienholder’s county. Include a check or money order for the title fee and applicable taxes, since cash should never be mailed. Mailed transactions take longer, often two to four weeks, so keep a full copy of everything you send and use trackable mail as your proof of filing.
Online or fax: Full online filing is not available for a repossession affidavit because the notarized original and supporting documents must be physically reviewed, and most counties do not accept faxed title packages. Always confirm accepted methods with your specific county, because procedures vary slightly by location.
What Happens After You File
Once the county tax office accepts your VTR-264 and the 130-U package, the clerk reviews the affidavit, confirms the repossession method matches the attachment, and verifies the VIN against the state record. If everything lines up, the county processes the title transfer and either issues a title in the lienholder’s name or reassigns it to the buyer you named on the 130-U.
A new Texas title is typically mailed within two to three weeks, though timing varies by county and by TxDMV processing volume. If you transferred straight to a retail buyer, that buyer receives the title at the address listed on the application. Keep your receipt until the title arrives, because it is your only proof the transaction was filed.
If the county finds a problem, such as a missing Sheriff’s Bill of Sale or a VIN that does not match, it places the transaction on hold and notifies you using the phone or email you provided. You then correct the issue and resubmit, which restarts the clock. This is exactly why accuracy on the front end saves weeks of delay on the back end.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out Form VTR-264
Each field on this form is its own chance to make a mistake, and because it is a sworn affidavit, the stakes are higher than on an ordinary form. Watch for these specific errors.
- Wrong or transposed VIN: A single wrong character means no record match, and the county rejects the affidavit.
- Leaving a field blank: The instructions require all fields, so any empty box can trigger a hold.
- Checking the wrong repossession method: Picking sequestration when you ran a private repo mismatches your attachments and stalls processing.
- Missing the security agreement: Without a certified copy, the county cannot confirm you had the right to repossess.
- Missing the Sheriff’s Bill of Sale: A sequestration filing without it is automatically rejected.
- Blank GDN on a floor-plan repo: The county cannot verify the dealer, so the transaction halts.
- Reassigning a title you were not recorded on: Only a recorded lienholder may reassign; others must title in their own name first.
- Entering the wrong date of repossession: Using the default date or filing date contradicts your file and weakens the sworn oath.
- Signing before the notary: A signature not witnessed by the notary invalidates the affidavit.
- Blank or unstamped notary block: Without the stamp, it is not a sworn document and gets rejected.
- Filing the affidavit alone: VTR-264 must accompany a 130-U, or the county has no title application to process.
- Using an outdated form version: A revision other than Rev 08/16 may be refused at the counter.
Do’s and Don’ts
A few simple habits keep your repossession titles moving through the county office without delay.
Do’s
- Do download the form from TxDMV.gov so you always use the current Rev 08/16 version the state accepts.
- Do complete every field because the instructions plainly require it and blanks cause holds.
- Do match your attachment to the method box so the clerk can verify the repossession was lawful.
- Do sign in front of the notary because the oath is only valid when witnessed.
- Do keep certified copies of the security agreement or Sheriff’s Bill of Sale for your records.
- Do file the VTR-264 with the 130-U since the affidavit never travels alone.
Don’ts
- Don’t guess the VIN or dates because false entries trigger the third-degree felony warning.
- Don’t reassign a title if you were never the recorded lienholder, since the county will reject it.
- Don’t leave the notary block blank as an unstamped form is automatically refused.
- Don’t pay third-party sites for a form the state gives away for free.
- Don’t mail cash with a title package; use a check or money order instead.
- Don’t use a nickname for the lienholder; use the exact legal name on the loan documents.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
Many lienholders and dealers file VTR-264 themselves, while others use a titling service or attorney. Each path has trade-offs.
Pros of filing on your own
- Lower cost because you avoid service fees on a routine one-page affidavit.
- Faster turnaround since you control the timeline and walk it into the county yourself.
- Direct knowledge of your own repossession file, so you can answer clerk questions on the spot.
- Full control over which county office and filing channel you use.
- Privacy because your security agreements stay in house rather than with an outside vendor.
Cons of filing on your own
- Higher error risk if your staff is unfamiliar with repossession titling rules.
- No legal cushion when a repossession is disputed or the borrower contests it.
- Time burden on staff who must gather attachments and visit the county office.
- Method confusion between security agreement, sequestration, and floor-plan repos.
- Rejection delays that a seasoned titling service would have caught before filing.
For a clean, undisputed repossession by a recorded lienholder, filing on your own is usually fast and simple. For a contested repossession, a floor-plan default, or a high-volume operation, professional help reduces the risk of a costly rejection or legal challenge.
VTR-264 vs. Form 130-U
These two forms work together, but they do different jobs, and filers often confuse them.
| Form VTR-264 | Form 130-U |
|---|---|
| Sworn affidavit proving the vehicle was repossessed | Application that actually requests the Texas title |
| Replaces the prior owner’s missing signature | Names the new owner and calculates tax and fees |
| Required only when ownership moves by repossession | Required on nearly every Texas title transfer |
| Must be notarized | Does not require a notary |
| Filed as a supporting attachment | Filed as the main title application |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Form VTR-264 the actual title?
No. It is a sworn affidavit that proves a repossession occurred. It travels with the Form 130-U so the county can issue or transfer the real title.
Do I have to get VTR-264 notarized?
Yes. The form contains a notary block, and a notary must witness your signature. Without the notary stamp, the county treats it as an unsworn document and rejects it.
Can I file Form VTR-264 online with TxDMV?
No. It requires a notarized original and supporting documents, so you file it in person or by mail at a county tax office, not through an online portal.
Do I write the model name in the Make box?
No. The Make box holds the manufacturer, such as FORD, while the Model box holds the product line, such as F-150. Keep them in separate fields.
What date goes in the Date of Repossession field?
Yes, there is a clear answer: use the date you took actual possession of the vehicle, in MM/DD/YYYY format, not the loan default date or the day you complete the form.
Do I check more than one Method of Repossession box?
No. Check only the single box that matches how you took the vehicle back, then attach the document that method requires.
Is the GDN required on a floor-plan repossession?
Yes. When you check the Floor Plan Lien box, you must enter the dealership name and the Dealer’s General Distinguishing Number, or the county cannot verify the dealer.
Can any lienholder reassign the title directly?
No. Only a lienholder recorded on the Texas title may reassign it. If you are not recorded, you must first title the vehicle in your own name with a certified security agreement.
Do I need to attach the security agreement?
Yes, in most cases. A certified copy proves you held a perfected lien and had the right to repossess, especially when you are not the recorded lienholder.
Is a Sheriff’s Bill of Sale required for sequestration?
Yes. A sequestration filing must include the original or a certified copy of the Sheriff’s Bill of Sale, or the county will reject the affidavit.
Can the same person sign as agent and notarize the form?
No. The notary must be an impartial commissioned notary public, not the signer. Using the signer or an interested party invalidates the notarization.
Can I use an old version of Form VTR-264?
No. Use the current Rev 08/16 version from TxDMV.gov. Older revisions may be refused at the county counter, forcing you to refile.
What happens if I make a false statement on the form?
No false statement is safe. The certification warns that falsifying information is a third-degree felony, so only sign entries you know to be true and correct.
Who signs Form VTR-264 for a bank or finance company?
Yes, an authorized agent signs. That is a person with authority to act for the lienholder, such as a titling manager, and an outside agent may need a power of attorney.
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