What is a Bonded Title in Texas?

Texas has a pretty complicated process to getting a Texas bonded title. This video is going to break down the steps and paperwork you need to make getting a bonded title easy and fast.

Check the video timestamps below to skip around. And when you need to purchase the title bond or get a free quote if your vehicle is valued over $30,000, use our free online quote form.

Video Timestamps:

• 00:24 - Video agenda
• 00:39 - What is a bonded title?
• 01:04 - When do you need a title bond?
• 01:30 - Why are surety bonds used for title bonds?
• 01:41 - What does a title bond protect?
• 02:12 - The title bond waiting period
• 02:33 - How to purchase a Texas title bond
• 02:57 - The initial review and application
• 03:06 - Step 1: Show evidence of ownership
• 03:26 - Find the vehicle value with the Standard Presumptive Value
• 03:43 - Find the vehicle value with the National Auto Dealers Association
• 03:58 - Find the vehicle value by getting an appraised value
• 4:23 - The Texas title bond value equation
• 4:34 - Step 2: Purchase the Texas title bond
• 5:21 - Texas title bond price examples
• 6:01 - Step 3: Register the vehicle
• 7:08 - Recap on how to get a Texas title bond

If you're completely new to title bond, read our post about what is a bonded title and why states require them.