Texas Form Pwd 144 PDF Details

If you're a Texas resident and you own property, chances are that you have come across Form PWD 144. Filing this form is part of the process for gaining access to county water resources. This valuable resource can help with irrigation on your land, production at your business, or even displaying beautiful landscaping in front of your home. Knowing how to fill out the form correctly and efficiently can be daunting for the untrained individual. Thankfully, we’re here to make it easier by walking through some key points about Form PWD 144 so that completing it will no longer seem as intimidating!

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OUTBOARD MOTOR APPLICATION (PWD 144)

Title or Sales Tax Only

This form is used to request a Texas title for an outboard motor or to pay sales tax on an outboard motor.

To title a vessel/boat, please use Vessel/Boat Application (PWD 143). Supporting documents, original signatures and payment for fees and taxes must accompany this form for processing. Please refer to the instructions for PWD 144. Complete in blue or black ink. Titles print 21 days after being processed and are mailed from TPWD Headquarters in Austin.

A. This motor is:

 

New

 

Used

 

 

C.Enter the motor identification/serial #

(REQUIRED):

Enter the motor’s M # if known (listed on title):

 

TX/M-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If acquired from a Texas Dealer/

If acquired from a Dealer/

Distrib./Mfgr. enter the License #:

Distrib./Mfgr. outside of

 

TX-_________________-AA

 

 

Texas, check this box:

 

 

 

 

Check this box if outboard motor requires a Game Warden inspection (see instructions for PWD 144).

B. Is this outboard motor from out of state?

1. Did this outboard motor come from another state or country?

Yes If yes, attach PWD 504 and enter:

State/Country ______________________________

Title or Registration # _________________________

2. If yes is checked in B1, was it owned by the applicant or a previous owner?

The Applicant (you)

OR

 

Previous Owner (someone else)

 

D. How was this outboard motor acquired? Select only one.

Purchased from owner Purchased from dealer Received from inheritance Purchased from an estate Gift/donation Replacement due to defect Insurance claim paid

Applicant is original owner (never titled)

Government seizure auction/surplus sale

Court award

Pawn shop (pawn shop is applicant

Repossession by recorded lien holder

Repossession by non-recorded lien holder

Through divorce (spouse applicant)

Through divorce (new purchaser)

From bankruptcy trustee

From bankruptcy of dealership

Purchased from trust

Prize/lottery/raffle

Self-service storage lien

Storage lien (not self-service)

Garageman/mechanic lien

Applicant is Marine

Dealer/Distrib./Mfgr.

E. Please select only one of the following transactions from the list below:

Title: Issues a title for your outboard motor. See Fee Chart

Pay Sales Tax Only: You will not be issued a Texas Outboard Motor Title. You will be issued a receipt for payment of sales tax.

Select the qualifying reason:

Used outside of Texas

Title documents pending

TPWD use

F.Purchaser/Applicant: This should be the name of the primary owner. The title and other mail will be sent to this address.

 

Last Name or Company Name

 

 

 

Suffix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Name

 

 

MI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

State

 

 

 

Zip Code

Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

)

 

 

County

 

 

 

Are you a U.S. citizen?

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.Co-Owner(s): Check if more than one co-owner and attach sheet with additional co-owner information.

Last Name or Company Name

 

Suffix

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Name

 

MI

Address (check

if same as Section F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zip Code

 

 

 

City

 

 

 

State

 

 

 

Phone Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

)

 

Rights of Survivorship?

 

 

Yes Attach form PWD 790

Are you a U.S. citizen?

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H.First Lien Holder: Check if there is a second lien holder and attach sheet with additional lien information.

Last Name or Company Name

 

First Name

 

Lien Date (mm/dd/yy)

 

 

 

 

/

/

Address

City

State

Zip Code

 

Phone Number

( )

PWD 144–A0900 (7/10) Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744 • www.tpwd.state.tx.us

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I.Outboard Motor Description:

Motor ID/Serial #

Make of Outboard Motor (Manufacturer)

Year Built

 

Mdl/Prog Year

 

Horsepower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

if owned by federal or Texas government entity or political subdivision.

J. Previous Owner (Seller, Donor, Trader):

Last Name or Company Name

 

Suffix

 

First Name

 

 

MI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address

 

City

State

Zip Code

Phone Number

( )

K.

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer, enter the License Number: TX- _________________ -AA

If acquired from a Dealer/Distributor/Manufacturer outside of Texas, check this box:

OUTBOARD MOTOR TAX AFFIDAVIT: Any alterations to Section L items 1 and 5, Section M or Section N items 1-3 in the Tax Affidavit area will void this application. The seller must complete the applicable items in the Tax Affidavit Section L item 1, Section M and Section N items 1-3. A complete bill of sale or invoice signed by the seller may be used in lieu of the seller completing the Tax Affidavit and signing below. See PWD 144 instructions for bill of sale or invoice requirements.

Qualifying Exemptions from Payment of Boat Sales Tax

T

1. Ownership change is a result of gift, no sales tax owed. Complete Section N items 11-13.

A2. New resident, transferring from out of state. Complete Section N items 10-13 (new resident tax applies – $15).

X

 

 

3. Applicant is owner, outboard motor purchased or first used in Texas more than 4 years prior to the date of application and subject to

E

L.

 

assessment limitation. Complete Section N items 1 and 11-13.

S

 

 

4.Sales tax exemption claimed by federal or Texas gov’t. entity or qualifying Emergency Service Organization. Enter $0 in item N13.

& 5. Outboard motor sales price is combined with vessel’s sale price. Do not show outboard motor sales price on Section N item 2. Complete Section N items 11-13. Enter Vessel TX# and Vessel Serial #:

F

 

 

Vessel TX# ______________ - _________

 

 

Vessel Serial #

_________________________

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Outboard motor is being titled for resale purposes only and will not be used on Texas public waters.

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

S

 

TRADE-IN INFORMATION (if any)

Make of Vessel/

Hull Identification

 

Length/

Registration

 

 

 

 

M.

Outboard Motor

or Serial Number

Year

Horsepower

Number

C

VESSEL/OUTBOARD MOTOR

 

 

 

 

 

TX-

 

 

ONLY – NO TRAILER INFO

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

1.

Date of sale: (mm/dd/yy)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

 

______ / ______ / ______

 

 

 

 

 

U

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Sales tax penalty & interest (if past 20 working days from

 

L

 

2.

Sales price (do not include price of trailer)

$

$

 

 

date of sale–see form PWD 930 to calculate amount owed)

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

 

3.

Trade-in amount (Section M) if any

$

9.

Total sales tax, penalty & interest owed (add items 7&8)

$

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O

N.

4.

Taxable amount (item 2 minus item 3)

$

10.

New resident tax ($15) if applicable

$

N

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Sales tax – multiply item 4 x .0625

$

11.

Title fee (See Fee Chart)

 

$

 

 

6.

Tax paid previously to ______ (list state)

$

12.

Game Warden inspection ($25) if applicable

$

 

 

7.

Total tax due Texas (item 5 minus item 6)

$

13.

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (add items 9 through 12)

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Falsifying information on documents is a punishable offense – Texas Penal Code Chapter 37, Section 37.10. Any person who knowingly makes a false entry in, or false alteration of a governmental record is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable by confinement in jail for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years

Sand punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000. I hereby certify that all statements in this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

ISeller(s), Previous Owner(s), or Lawful Representative – This individual is responsible for completing Section J and the applicable items in

G Section L items 1 and 5, Section M and Section N items 1-3.

N

 

O.

Company name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________

Date: _____/_____/_____

A

 

 

Primary owner signature: ___________________________________

Printed name: ____________________________________

T

 

 

U

 

 

Co-owner signature: ___________________________________

Printed name: ____________________________________

R

 

 

Purchaser(s), Applicant(s), or Lawful Representative

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company name (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________

Date: _____/_____/_____

S

 

P.

 

 

Primary owner signature: ___________________________________

Printed name: ____________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

 

Co-owner signature: ___________________________________

Printed name: ____________________________________

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department maintains the information collected through this form. With few exceptions, you are entitled to be informed about the information we collect. Under Sections

552.021 and 552.023 of the Texas Government Code, you are also entitled to receive and review the information. Under Section 559.004, you are also entitled to have this information corrected.

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAGE 1 OF OUTBOARD MOTOR APPLICATION (PWD 144)

Additional forms and information may be obtained at www.tpwd.state.tx.us under the “Boating” category. For telephone assistance contact TPWD at

(800)262-8755 or (512) 389-4828. The form PWD 144 must be completed and submitted with any supporting documentation and appropriate fees to TPWD Headquarters in Austin, a TPWD local law enforcement office, or a participating County Tax Assessor-Collector office. Effective 1/1/94, all vessels/ boats and outboard motors are required to be titled unless exempt. Vessels must be titled separately using PWD 143. Registration is required for vessels used on all Texas public waters.

Section A: Is the Outboard Motor New or Used?

‘New’ is defined as: Brand new outboard motors purchased from a Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer. Typically, these outboard motors have not been used other than in a demonstration by the Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer.

‘Used’ is defined as: Any outboard motor with an existing TPWD title, any outboard motor that is recorded in another state or country, or any outboard motor that is not currently on record and does not have a Manufacturers Statement of Origin.

Section B: Is the Outboard Motor From Out of State or Country?

1.If the outboard motor is coming from another state or country, check “yes,” attach completed PWD 504, and enter the name of the state or country. Enter the title number or if the outboard motor was not titled, leave the “title number” box blank. If the outboard motor is titled in another state, you must submit the original out-of-state title with this application (form PWD 144).

2.If the outboard motor is coming from out of state, check the box to indicate whether it was owned by the applicant or a previous owner.

Section C: Identify the Outboard Motor.

Enter the outboard motor identification/serial number in the space provided. This is REQUIRED information and is typically found under the engine cover on the power head. The outboard motor identification/serial number can also be found on the title.

If the outboard motor is currently recorded with TPWD enter the assigned number in the space provided. The TX/M number can be found on the title. Example: TX/M–0123-AB. If you do not have this number, leave this space blank.

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer enter their license number in the space provided. Example: TX-0321-AA. If this outboard motor was not acquired through a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer, leave this blank.

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer from outside of Texas, check the box. If it was not, leave this box blank.

If a Game Warden inspection is required, check the box. If the outboard motor has no serial number, a Game Warden inspection is required. Your ownership documents and application must be reviewed prior to requesting an inspection in order to verify that you have all the relevant and necessary information completed. Contact the nearest TPWD law enforcement office to review documents and make arrangements for an inspection. Attach a completed PWD 736.

Section D: How Did You Acquire this Outboard Motor?

• Make one selection that best describes how the applicant acquired the outboard motor.

Section E: Select the Type of Transaction You Are Requesting.

Select one of the transaction options listed:

Title – Provides proof of ownership for the outboard motor. Titling an outboard motor provides a Certificate of Title, which is the legal documentation of ownership. All internal combustion (gas or diesel) outboard motors are required to be titled unless you are going to use this outboard motor exclusively outside of Texas. If this outboard motor is used exclusively outside of Texas, then you will need to pay sales tax and select “Pay Sales Tax Only.” If you are transferring ownership of a titled outboard motor, you must submit the original title along with this application (form PWD 144).

Note: If a title correction is needed for an outboard motor that has already been titled in the applicant’s name in the state of Texas, please use Outboard Motor Records Maintenance (PWD 144M).

Pay Sales Tax Only – This applies when the outboard motor is exempt from titling or you have a qualifying reason to pay Sales Tax Only. A qualifying reason to pay Sales Tax Only must be chosen from the list provided. The seller must fill in the date of sale and sales price under the Tax Affidavit Section N items 1-3 and sign Section O.

Section F: Purchaser/Applicant – This Should Be the Name and Address of the Primary Owner.

Provide the name, address, phone number, and citizenship information for the primary owner to whom the outboard motor will be titled or who is paying Sales Tax Only. If the applicant is a business, or another entity other than an individual, list the citizenship status for the individual who is financially responsible for the business or entity.

Section G: Co-Owner(s).

If there are additional owners, provide the name, address, phone number and citizenship information for the co-owner(s) of the outboard motor.

Rights of Survivorship – Indicates that both the owner and the co-owner(s) agree that the ownership of the outboard motor is to be held jointly and in the event of the death of any party the ownership of the outboard motor will belong to the survivor(s). To make this selection, check the Rights of Survivorship box on the application and attach a completed Rights of Survivorship Ownership Agreement for a Boat and/or Outboard Motor (Form PWD 790).

Section H: Lien Holder(s).

If you have financed the purchase of this outboard motor, provide the name, address, phone number, and the date the lien was issued for the first lien holder of the outboard motor. If there is a second lien holder, check the box and attach another sheet to the application that includes the lien holder name, address, and the date the lien was issued. If you have not financed the purchase, leave this section blank.

P L E A S E R E M O V E I N S T R U C T I O N P A G E B E F O R E S U B M I S S I O N .

P L E A S E R E M O V E I N S T R U C T I O N P A G E B E F O R E S U B M I S S I O N .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAGE 2 OF OUTBOARD MOTOR APPLICATION (PWD 144)

Section I: Outboard Motor Description.

• Complete each of the fields with the appropriate outboard motor information.

Section J: Previous Owner (Seller, Donor, or Trader).

Provide the name, address, and phone number of the person(s) or company that previously owned the outboard motor. This would apply to the seller, donor, dealer, or trader of the outboard motor.

Section K: Marine License Number (complete this section and Section C, third line).

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer, enter their license number in the space provided. Example: TX-0321-AA. If this outboard motor was not acquired through a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer, leave this blank.

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer from outside of Texas, check the box. If it was not, leave this box blank.

OUTBOARD MOTOR TAX AFFIDAVIT: Sections L-P.

Any alterations in Section L items 1 and 5, Section M or Section N items 1-3 will void the application.

The seller must complete Section J and the applicable items in the Tax Affidavit Section L items 1 and 5, Section M and Section N items 1-3 and sign in Section O.

A bill of sale or invoice may be used in lieu of the seller completing the Tax Affidavit Section and signing Section O. A bill of sale or invoice must contain the purchaser’s name, description of outboard motor (make, year built, TX/M# or MIN), date of sale, sales price, and an original signature of the seller.

Section L: Qualifying Exemptions from Payment of Boat Sales Tax.

If any of the following exemptions are checked, enter $0 in Section N item 9.

1.If the ownership change is the result of a gift, the donor must check this box. Complete Section N items 11-13.

2.If you are a new resident and are transferring title from another state, check this box. Enter the new resident tax fee of $15 in Section N item 10. Complete Section N items 11-13.

3.Sales Tax will not be collected if the applicant purchased the outboard motor or first used the outboard motor more than 4 years from the date of application. If this situation applies to you, check this box and complete Section N item 1 (date of sale or date first used in Texas) and 11-13.

4.If the applicant is a federal or Texas government entity (political subdivision), or a qualifying Emergency Service Organization who can claim a tax exemption, check this box. Enter $0 in Section N item 13.

5.The seller should check this box if the outboard motor sale price was included in the vessel’s sale price on the vessel application PWD 143. Provide the vessel’s TX number and/or vessel serial/hull ID number. If checked, do not show outboard motor sales price on Section N item 2. Complete Section N items 11-13.

6.If the applicant is a Marine Dealer, insurance company, lien holder or pawn shop and are required by a state or governmental entity to title for resale purposes only, check this box. Complete Section N items 11-13.

Section M: Trade-In Information.

Trade-In Information – If you have traded a vessel or outboard motor towards the purchase of the outboard motor, the seller must complete Section M. Include the make, hull identification/serial number, year built, length and/or horsepower and, if applicable, the registration or TX number of the vessel/ outboard motor traded in. Any trade other than a vessel or outboard motor requires the seller to provide the value of the item traded as the sales price in Section N item 2.

Section N: Date of Sale, Sales Price, Taxes, and Fees Owed.

1.Date of Sale – The seller must fill in the date that the purchaser took delivery of the outboard motor.

2.Sales Price – The seller must fill in the sales price for the outboard motor.

3.Trade-In Amount – The seller must fill in the amount you were credited for a taxable vessel and/or outboard motor that was accepted as trade-in for the transaction.

4.Taxable Amount – Subtract the amount of the trade-in from the sales price and enter that value on this line. (Item 2 minus item 3)

5.Sales Tax – Multiply the amount on item 4 by .0625 or use form PWD 930 to calculate this amount for you. Enter that amount here. For additional information regarding sales tax, contact the Comptroller of Public Accounts at (800) 252-5555 or (512) 463-4600 or TTD at (800) 248-4099.

6.Tax Paid – If the applicant previously paid tax in Texas or another state on this outboard motor, enter the abbreviation of the state where the tax was paid and the amount of sales tax paid. You will have to provide proof for any tax claimed under this item.

7.Total Tax Due Texas – Subtract sales tax paid to Texas or another state from Texas Sales Tax. (Item 5 minus item 6)

8.Sales Tax Penalty & Interest – If you do not owe a penalty, enter zero ($0). If you have not paid sales tax within 20 working days from the date of delivery or the date the outboard motor is brought into Texas, you will owe a sales tax penalty and interest may be due. To calculate the amount of penalty and interest owed, please use form PWD 930 which can be found at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/boat/forms.phtml. You will need to enter the date of sale, the sales price, any trade-in amount (Section N items 1-3), and any sales tax previously paid in Texas or another state (Section N item 6).

9.Total Sales Tax, Penalty & Interest Owed – Add items 7 and 8 and enter the total on this line.

10.New Resident Tax – If you owned the outboard motor in another state, you will need to pay New Resident Tax of $15.

11.Title Fee – If you are titling this outboard motor, enter fee for a regular title, or enter bonded title fee if this is an application for a bonded title.

12.Game Warden Inspection – If you are paying for an inspection by a Texas Game Warden, enter $25 on this line.

13.Total Amount to Be Paid – Add the amounts from item 9 through 12 and enter the total on this line. This is the amount you owe.

A fee chart can be obtained:

online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/forms

by telephone utilizing the Boat Information System (800) 262-8755

at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin

from any of the 28 TPWD Law Enforcement field offices throughout the state

from any participating Tax Assessor-Collector office (contact your local tax office to confirm if they process boat registration titles)

Section O: Seller(s), Previous Owner(s), or Lawful Representative – Original signatures are required, copies will not be accepted.

The previous owner (s) must sign their name and date this section. A bill of sale or invoice may be used in lieu of the seller(s) completing the Tax Affidavit and signing this section. A bill of sale or invoice must contain the purchaser(s) name, description of outboard motor (make, year built, TX# or MIN), date of sale, sales price, and an original signature of the seller(s).

Section P: Purchaser(s), Applicant(s), or Lawful Representative – Original signatures are required, copies will not be accepted.

• The applicant(s) must sign their name and date this section.

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