Form VTR-62-A at a glance
What it is: Form VTR-62-A, the Application for Standard Texas Exempt License Plates, is for vehicles operated or leased by a qualifying governmental entity.
Where and when to file: Submit the completed application to your local county tax assessor-collector's office.
What to bring and attach to Form VTR-62-A
If the vehicle is leased, attach a copy of the lease agreement.
A filled-in Form VTR-62-A example: a county road department registers two vehicles
How to fill out Form VTR-62-A, box by box
Name of Governmental Entity, Authorized Agent, Address, Email and Phone Number
Enter the Name of Governmental Entity and the Department/Office.
Enter the Authorized Agent First Name, Middle Name, Last Name and Suffix.
Enter the Address, City, State and ZIP.
Enter the Email and the Phone Number.
Exempt Vehicle Information
This application may be used for up to six (6) vehicles.
Under Exempt Vehicle Information, enter the Year Model, Vehicle Make, Body Style, Vehicle Identification Number and Empty Weight (lbs.) of each vehicle.
Certification and signature
By signing, you certify you are authorized to sign this application on behalf of a qualifying governmental entity, and the vehicle(s) display the name of the governmental entity on each side of the vehicle.
The authorized agent signs under Authorized Agent Signature and enters the Date.
State law makes falsifying information a third degree felony.
More rules for Form VTR-62-A
A federal tax exemption status or the assignment of a Comptroller I.D. number does not qualify a vehicle for exempt license plates.
Exempt vehicles must ensure proper inscription as required by Texas Transportation Code Chapter 721. United States government owned vehicles are exempt from the inscription requirements in Chapter 721.
If your situation is different
The entity is a volunteer fire department or an emergency ambulance service
If the entity is a volunteer fire department, complete the Application for Exempt Registration of Certain Rescue Vehicles (Form VTR-62-F) in lieu of this application. If the entity is an emergency ambulance service, complete the Application for Exempt Registration of an Emergency Medical Services Vehicle (Form VTR-62-EMS) in lieu of this application.
Common questions about Form VTR-62-A
Where do I file it?
Submit the completed application to your local county tax assessor-collector's office.
Sources
[1] Form VTR-62-A (Rev. 1/2020), Application for Standard Texas Exempt License Plates, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).