Submit the completed application and payment in the form of a personal check, money order, or cashier's check, and any required attachments to your local county tax assessor-collector's office.
Embossed plates: the owner of a classic vehicle may use embossed license plates issued by this state that is the same year as the model year of the vehicle.
Replicas: replicas of Texas license plates are not acceptable.
Not titled in your name: attach a statement stating you have legal right of possession and control of this vehicle.
Leased vehicle: if the vehicle is leased, attach a copy of the lease agreement.
Mail order: if you order by mail, contact your county tax assessor-collector's office in three weeks to verify your plate is ready or if you have any questions.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | VTR-850 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 28 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 5 min |
| Edition | 8/2019 |
| Where to submit | Your local county tax assessor-collector's office |
| Who signs | The owner of the vehicle |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | VTR-850, VTR850, VTR 850, Texas VTR-850, Application for Classic License Plates |
| Official source | VTR-850 (Rev 8/2019), Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
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