Houston title-service support

No title? A bonded title in Houston can put the vehicle in your name.

If you bought a vehicle with no title, or the title was never transferred into your name, the Texas bonded title process may be the way to title it. ES MOTORS reviews your paperwork, handles the state application, and walks the file through Harris County for you.

The state decides eligibility and sets the bond amount after reviewing the vehicle. We confirm what your case needs before anything is filed.

Documents to bring

One document per line.

  • Driver's license or photo ID
  • VIN and current mileage
  • Bill of sale or proof of purchase, if you have it
  • Any title paperwork you received
  • Insurance

Traiga su licencia o identificación, el VIN y las millas, cualquier comprobante de compra y los papeles del título que tenga. Llámenos al (832) 665-7966.

Bonded title

The Texas bonded title process, handled for you.

A bonded title is for vehicles with missing or incomplete ownership paperwork. The state reviews the vehicle first; after approval, the bond is filed with the county tax office. All title services→

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What is a bonded title in Texas?

A bonded title is a Texas title backed by a surety bond. It is issued when the title is lost, was never transferred, or the ownership paperwork is incomplete, so the vehicle can be titled and registered in your name.

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Bonded title Harris County

Bonded title filings in Harris County go to the county tax office after state approval. ES MOTORS prepares the file and handles the paperwork from our Houston office.

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Bond amount set by the state

After state approval, the bond amount is set at 1.5 times the vehicle's value. You buy the bond, and the original bond must be filed at the county tax office within 30 days of its issue date.

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Bonded title cost

The total depends on the vehicle's value: the bond premium, 6.25% Texas sales tax, and county title and registration fees. Text us the VIN and miles and ES MOTORS gives you one exact quote — no guessing.

Simple process

From missing paperwork to a title in your name.

01Send the VIN

Text the VIN, miles, and any paperwork you have to (832) 665-7966. We review the case and tell you whether a bonded title fits.

02State review

The state reviews the vehicle, decides eligibility, and sets the bond amount at 1.5 times the vehicle's value.

03Buy the bond

Once approved, the surety bond is purchased for the amount the state set.

04County filing

The original bond is filed at the county tax office within 30 days, and the bonded title is issued in your name.

FAQ

Bonded title questions.

How long does a bonded title take in Houston?

Timing depends on the state review. Once the state approves the vehicle and sets the bond amount, the bond is purchased and must be filed with the county tax office within 30 days. ES MOTORS keeps the file moving and tells you the next step at each stage.

How much does a bonded title cost?

There is no single flat price. The state sets the bond at 1.5 times the vehicle's value, and you pay a bond premium plus 6.25% sales tax and county title and registration fees. Text us the VIN and miles for one exact all-in quote.

Can I get a bonded title if the title is not in my name?

Yes — that is one of the main reasons the bonded title process exists. If the title was never transferred to you, or the chain of paperwork is broken, a bonded title can establish ownership in your name after the state review.

Visit ES MOTORS

5020 FM 1960 W Ste A8, Houston, TX 77069

Call or text (832) 665-7966 or email esmotorspro@gmail.com.

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