Jefferson County Title Transfers Need Form 130-U and a Signed Title

A Jefferson County title transfer needs Form 130-U, the signed title, proof of insurance in the buyer's name, and a current ID. The buyer has 30 days from the sale date before a late penalty starts.

The county tax office handles title work in Beaumont, Nederland, and Port Arthur. A lien release, gift, inherited car, power of attorney, out-of-state title, or lost title can mean another form.

Sellers should file a vehicle transfer notice with TxDMV. It does not transfer title, but it puts a sale note on the state vehicle record.