Form PWD 144: Texas Outboard Motor Application

‘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.

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” field blank.

Enter the outboard motor identification/serial number in the space provided.

Common mistake: This is REQUIRED information and is typically found under the engine cover on the power head.

If the outboard motor was acquired from a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor, or Manufacturer enter their license number in the space provided.

If this outboard motor was not acquired through a Texas Marine Dealer, Distributor or Manufacturer, leave this blank.

If a Game Warden inspection is required, check the box.

All internal combustion (gas, diesel, propane, etc.) outboard motors are required to be titled unless you are going to use this outboard motor exclusively outside of Texas.

If you are transferring ownership of a titled outboard motor, you must submit the original title along with this application (form PWD 144).

Pay Sales or Use Tax Only - This applies when the outboard motor is exempt from titling or you have a qualifying reason to pay tax only.

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

Provide the name, citizenship information, phone number, identification information [driver's license/state ID and date of birth for individuals/trustees, OR Employer Identification Number (EIN) for companies], email address, principal residence address, and mailing address for the primary owner to whom the outboard motor will be titled or who is paying 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.

If there's more than one co-owner, attach an additional sheet listing the additional co-owner's information.

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).

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.

For all outboard motors, enter the “Year Built”.

If the outboard motor is used, enter the “Mdl/Prog Year” recorded on the Texas title, or, if the outboard motor is used and not previously titled in Texas, enter the year of manufacture or the following year, as applicable.

(In this instance there may not be more than a one (1) year difference between the “Year Built” and “Mdl/Prog Year”.)

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).

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.

Common mistake: The seller must complete the applicable items in the Tax Affidavit Section L items 1 and 5, Section M and Section N items 1-3.

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

2. New Texas resident, transferring from out of state. Complete Section N items 10-13 (new resident tax applies - $15). (checked October 22, 2026)

3. Applicant is owner, motor purchased in Texas or first used in Texas prior to January 1, 2000. Complete Section N items 1 and 11-13.

4. Outboard motor acquired by a United States government, Texas state, county, or city government entity or qualifying Emergency Service Organization. Enter $0 in item N13. (checked October 22, 2026)

5. Outboard motor sales price is combined with vessel's sales price. Do not show outboard motor sales price on Section N item 2. Complete Section N items 11-13. (Boats/motors purchased in Texas with a combined sales price greater than $300,000.00 are not eligible for this selection. A separate bill of sale for each boat/motor is required.) Enter Vessel TX# or Vessel Serial #: (checked October 22, 2026)

6. Outboard motor is being titled for resale purposes by a licensed Texas Marine Dealer, insurance company, lien holder, or pawn shop. Complete Section N items 11-13.

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.

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 in Texas or if purchased elsewhere, the date brought into Texas (proof is required).

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

Sales or Use Tax - Multiply the amount on item 4 by .0625 or use form PWD 930 to calculate this amount for you.

Tax Penalty and Interest - If you do not owe a penalty, enter zero ($0). (checked October 22, 2026)

Total Amount to Be Paid - Add the amounts from items 9 through 12 and enter the total on this line.

I hereby certify that all statements in this document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

In Section O, the previous owner(s) must sign their name and date.

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

If the outboard motor has no serial number, a Game Warden inspection is required.

Contact the nearest TPWD law enforcement office to review documents and make arrangements for an inspection.

Attach a completed PWD 736 (obtained from the TPWD law enforcement office).

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. Titles print 21 days after being processed and are mailed from TPWD Headquarters in Austin.

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. Game Warden Inspection - If you are paying for an inspection by a Texas Game Warden, enter $25 on this line. (checked October 22, 2026) A fee chart can be obtained online at www.tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/forms or by telephone utilizing the Boat Information System (800) 262-8755.

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 and punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000. (checked October 22, 2026)