Tax Assessor Collector
Ruben P. Gonzalez
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Tax Office
301 Manny Martinez Dr., 1st Floor
El Paso, Texas 79905
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Phone 915-273-3430
ctaxassessor@epcounty.com
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Administrative Staff
Texas Deparment of Motor Vehicles
Texas Department of Public Safety
El Paso Central Appraisal District
City of El Paso
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Delinquent Tax/Collectors Firm
Welcome to the Tax Office Website!
The Holidays for Fiscal Year 2025 are as follows: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY: Monday, October 14, 2024 VETERANS DAY: Monday, November 11, 2024 THANKSGIVING DAY: Thursday, November 28, 2024 DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING: Friday, November 29, 2024 ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY: Monday, December 23, 2024 CHRISTMAS EVE: Tuesday, December 24, 2024 CHRISTMAS DAY: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY: Thursday, December 26, 2024 ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY: Friday, December 27, 2024 ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY: Monday, December 30, 2024 NEW YEAR'S EVE: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 NEW YEAR'S DAY: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Monday, January 20, 2025 PRESIDENT'S DAY: Monday, February 17, 2025 CESAR CHAVEZ DAY: Monday, March 31, 2025 GOOD FRIDAY: Friday, April 18, 2025 MEMORIAL DAY: Monday, May 26, 2025 JUNETEENTH: Thursday, June 19, 2025 INDEPENDENCE DAY: Friday, July 4, 2025 LABOR DAY: Monday, September 1, 202 |
1. Our offices will be limited to a 50% capacity, no more than TWO persons may enter per title transfer, to assist a customer for handicap placards, or to assist an elderly person. This limit includes children accompanying an adult. Additional children will not be allowed to enter the building. This limit will be strictly enforced.
2. Must maintain social distancing requirements of at least six feet from other people
3. Temperature checks and health screenings will be conducted prior to entering the building
4. Use of hand sanitizer will be requested upon entering and exiting the building
UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE TAX OFFICE
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2025, VEHICLE OWNERS WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A SAFETY INSPECTION TO REGISTER A NONCOMMERCIAL VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH A SAFETY INSPECTION WILL NO LONGER BE REQUIRED, VEHICLE OWNERS WILL BE ASSESSED A REPLACEMENT FEE EQUIVALENT TO THE STATE PORTION OF THE SAFETY INSPECTION.
SAFETY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN VEHCLES ARE NOT IMPACTED BY THIS CHANGE. VEHICLES REGISTERED IN EL PASO COUNTY WILL CONTINUE TO BE SUBJECT TO EMISSION INSPECTIONS REQUIREMENTS BEFORE REGISTRATION. AS A REMINDER, AN INSPECTION IS REQUIRED FOR INITIAL OR RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION 90 DAYS BEFORE REGISTRATION OR EXPIRATION OF YOUR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES.
NEW ENHANCED LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM PROMOTED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO AND EL PASO COUNTY
ON JUNE 24, 2024, EL PASO COUNTY AND THE CITY OF EL PASO INITIATED A NEW ENHANCED LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM. ONE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE “LIBRARY CARD” IS TO SUPPLEMENT THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PERSON AND PROOF OF RESIDENCE FOR ANY TYPE OF SERVICES PROVIDED WITHIN THESE TWO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.
HOWEVER, FOR ANY SERVICES REQUIRED FROM THE EL PASO COUNTY TAX OFFICE WHEN SEEKING VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND TITLING SERVICES, THE IDENTIFICATION CARD WILL NOT BE VALID AND UNACCEPTABLE. STATE LAW DOES NOT ALLOW THE TAX OFFICE TO ACCEPT THIS AS A FORM OF IDENTIFICATION AS IT MUST BE ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT OR A STATE AGENCY.
WE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH YOU TO AVOID ANY MISUNDERSTANDING AS TO WHY THE TAX OFFICE CANNOT ACCEPT THIS FORM OF IDENTIFICATION.
ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE EVENTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE COUNTY TAX OFFICE AT 915-273-3430
Attention: Motor Vehicle Dealers
In anticipation and upcoming compliance of House Bill 718, all El Paso County Licensed Dealers will be required to start using the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle WebDealer Program starting March 1, 2025.
To meet this deadline, all Motor Vehicle Dealers (Franchise, Independent, Wholesale, Motorcycle, House Trailer, Trailer/Semi-Trailer, and Independent Mobility) will have to submit their request for WebDealer access to the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector.
For information about setting up your WebDealer account, you may send an email to Web.Dealer@epcounty.com.
We apologize for any inconvenience regarding this new process.
Effective April 9, 2024 The Tax Office will have a New Telephone Number: (915) 273-3430
The new number will support our upcoming Tax Office Call Center where one phone number will provide access to all of our Tax Office Locations and information requests.
New Fee for Electric Vehicle Registrations
Electric Cars and Trucks (EV) registered on or after September 1, 2023, will be assessed an annual $200 fee at time of registration or renewal. New electric vehicles issued two years of registration to match a two-year inspection will be assessed a $400 fee.
The EV fee will not apply to:
Registrations renewed prior to September 1, 2023, will not be charged the EV fee regardless of when the registration expires. Registrations renewed on or after September 1, 2023, will be assessed the EV fee regardless of when the registration expires.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 5, 2022, THE FORT BLISS TAX OFFICE IS NOW OPEN!
We are happy to announce the Re-opening of the FORT BLISS Tax Office located at
The Soldier Support Center, Building 505, Room A-115
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
We look forward to serving our valuable military community!
NEW FULL SERVICE DEPUTY OFFICE NOW OPEN!
We are happy to announce the opening of our new Full Service Deputy office Sun City Auto Registration & Titling conveniently located in the Northeast side of town at 4443 Edgar Park.
Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Friendly Reminder - Court Ordered Title Changes or Transfers by Operation of Law
If you acquire a motor vehicle as a result of any court ordered judgement or other involuntary transfer of ownership such as: Decrees of Divorce, Probate Proceedings, Judicial Sales, Constitutional or Statutory Lien Foreclosures under the Property Code, etc. The new owner/purchaser must transfer the vehicle title within 30 days from the date of assignment or effective date signed by the Judge with the County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office to avoid a transfer penalty. Penalties start at $25 for every 30 day period and may not exceed $250.
TRC 501.145 & 501.146; Tax Code 152.066
72/144 Hour Temporary Permit Requirement
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Customers purchasing 72/144 Hour Temporary Permits thru any County Tax Offices or Full Service Deputy Office, customer is required to provide their current Certificate of their USDOT Number. Any questions regarding this new requirement, contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Regional Service Center at (915) 594-6000.
*The Fee for a 72 Hour Permit is $25, plus a non-refundable processing and handling fee of $4.75 per permit.
* The Fee for a 144 Hour Permit is $50, plus a non-refundable processing and handling fee of $4.75 per permit.
In addition to the above requirements, it will be the El Paso County Tax Office policy to require a copy of the carrier’s current USDOT Number Registration MCS-150 Form prior to issuance of the temporary permit.
NOTE: Copies of a Certificate of Authority may be obtained thru the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) at www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mission/forms or may request the form by telephone at 1-800-832-5660 to have the forms mailed to you.
30-Day Permit Requirements
Effective April 18, 2022, customers are required to present the following documentation to obtain a 30-Day Permit at any County Tax Office and Full Service Contracted Office:
*The Fee is $25, plus a non-refundable processing and handling fee of $4.75 per permit.
Forms available online at www.TxDMV.gov
LICENSED DEALERS
Click the link below for information on the Proper Use of Forms
VTR 271-A & VTR 41-A
Dealer Guide on the Proper Use of Forms VTR 271-A and VTR 41-A
Licensed Motor Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Dealer Annual Vehicle Inventory Declaration
Effective January 1, 2022, the County Tax Office will be monitoring Dealer Inventory Declaration’s for compliance. Specifically, if the report is not turned in or a report reflects fewer than five motor vehicle sales. There are no exceptions, however a dealer can appeal their case to the TXDMV if an inventory report was sent in error.
Effective September 1, 2021, Sec. 23.121 Dealers Motor Vehicle Inventory; Value
If a dealer fails to file a declaration by February 1st of each year or sells fewer than five motor vehicles in the prior year, the Chief Appraiser (County Tax Assessor-Collector) shall report the dealer to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicle (TXDMV). The TXDMV will initiate cancellation of the Dealer’s GDN License. A report by the Chief Appraiser (County Tax Assessor-Collector) to the TXDMV is prima facie grounds to cancel the Dealer’s GDN License under Transportation Code 503.038 (a)(9) or refusal by the TXDMV to renew the Dealer’s General Distinguishing Number (GDN).
Additional information can be obtained by calling our Enforcement Division at 915-771-2332
Attention all DV License Plate Recipients without an ISA Symbol.
Effective January 1, 2022, Vehicles with DV License Plates are not eligible to park in designated handicap parking spaces unless the ISA Symbol is displayed on the DV License Plate, or a Blue or Red Disabled Parking Placard is hanging from the rearview mirror or displayed on the dashboard. Veterans with DV Plates may apply for a Disabled Parking Placard or DV License Plates with an ISA symbol if they meet the eligibility requirements at any one of our offices closest to them. Vehicles parked in a handicap parking space with DV License Plates without the ISA Symbol or a Handicap Placard will be subject to a fine of $1,250 and/or up to 50 hours of community service when cited by Law Enforcement.
This change is due to the passage of SB 792 in the 87th Legislative Session. For more information click on the link below:
New Policy for Mail-in Registration Renewals
Our policies for check acceptance and registration mail in renewals has been amended to require the registered owner(s) or the check writer’s driver’s license number, date of birth, and expiration date. Therefore, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, the driver’s license information must either be recorded on the check being submitted for payment or a photocopy of the driver’s license must be submitted along with the registration renewal request as clearly stated on the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Renewal Notice. Failure to record this information may result in a rejection and late penalties. We appreciate your cooperation.
Effective February 19, 2019
In the interest of Fraud Prevention under the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Performance Quality Recognition Program and our commitment to provide better Customer Service, we are taking a proactive approach by centralizing ALL transactions submitted by Independent Title Runners to be processed at our Main Branch Office located at 301 Manny Martinez Dr.
For questions relating to this new process, please contact the Branch Manager at 771-2308.
If you would like information on obtaining an Independent Runner License, please contact our Tax Office,Enforcement Department at 771-2310.
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When buying a vehicle avoid any unwanted surprises. It is advisable that you research the vehicle first.
- For a small fee and security of mind, check status of title
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OTHER RESOURCES
External Links
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Texas Department of Public Safety
El Paso Central Appraisal District
City of El Paso
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Delinquent Tax/ Collectors Firm
Forms
Request for Refund Form
Registration Renewal Receipt Sample
Use this form if you would like to request a refund
Affidavit of Fact for a Lien Over Ten Years Old
Use this form if the vehicle lien holder is no longer in business
Affidavit of Fact
Use this form to correct or clarify any errors made on a vehicle title
Delinquent Vehicle Registration Statement
Use this form when registering a vehicle that has an expired registration sticker. This is to affirm you have not operated nor received a citation for operating the vehicle with an expired sticker.
Employee Complaint Form
Use this form if you wish to file a formal complaint.
Employee Compliment Form
Use this form if you were pleased by the customer service you received at our branch office.
TXDMV Forms
Use this link to access forms pertaining to: Tax Assessor-Collectors/Vehicle Titles & Registration/Dealers/Motor Carriers/Lienholders and Motorists. NOTE: All forms related specifically to titles and registration click on the Tax Assessors-Collectors tab.