Please review and distribute as appropriate.
This message provides clarification on previously distributed communications, related to acceptable identification for customers presenting a foreign passport. For purposes of vehicle registration by Texas residents under Transportation Code §502.040, a foreign passport is an unexpired passport issued by the government of another country, accompanied by a current permanent resident card or unexpired immigrant visa issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Please ensure staff are aware that moving forward, a foreign passport is only required to be accompanied by a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or an unexpired immigrant visa, and a DHS stamp/mark is no longer required.
Additionally, this definition of “foreign passport” does not apply for the following registration categories, which only need a current photo identification without additional supporting documentation:
1. Military service members serving out of state and domiciled in Texas
2. International Registration Plan
3. Non-resident Agricultural Permit
4. Annual Permits
5. 72 and 144 Hour Permits
6. Temporary Registration (One Trip or 30-Day)
Thank you for your continued partnership.
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
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