Lubbock County Certificate of Title Bond
If you own a vehicle in Lubbock County, Texas (~320,000 residents, county seat Lubbock) and cannot get a negotiable title from the seller, a certificate of title bond (bonded title) is the legal path to ownership through TxDMV. Bonds start at $50 for a 3-year term, set at 1.5x the vehicle's appraised value.
How the bonded title process works in Lubbock County
- Get a TxDMV Statement of Fact (Form VTR-130-SOF) and vehicle appraisal
- Purchase your title bond from Quantum Surety — same-day certificate by email
- File at the Lubbock County Tax Assessor-Collector office in Lubbock
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a bonded title cost in Lubbock County?
- The bond itself starts at $50 for 3 years. The bond amount is 1.5x your vehicle's appraised value; premium scales with that amount.
- Where do I file in Lubbock County?
- At the Lubbock County Tax Assessor-Collector office in Lubbock. Verify current address and hours at txdmv.gov before visiting.
- How fast can I get the bond?
- Same day — apply online and receive your bond certificate by email, usually within minutes.
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