{"id":1480,"date":"2019-07-13T20:50:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-13T20:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2026-01-21T20:50:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:50:17","slug":"what-documents-do-i-need-to-buy-a-used-car-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/what-documents-do-i-need-to-buy-a-used-car-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"What documents do I need to buy a used car in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Required Paperwork for a Used Vehicle Purchase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re buying a used car in Texas, you might be wondering what documents you need to bring to the dealership in order to buy a used car. Well, we\u2019re here to help and hopefully guide you on the right path for maximum convenience. Read on to find out what documents are needed when buying a used car in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The requirements for dealerships vary, but if you want to make sure you\u2019ve covered all the bases, we recommend you bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Valid driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li>
  2. Insurance card<\/strong><\/li>
  3. Any trade documents (title, registration, or loan release)<\/strong><\/li>
  4. Last two recent pay stubs (from every job you have, if you have more than one)<\/strong><\/li>
  5. Proof of residency (this could be, for example, in the form of a utility bill)<\/strong><\/li>
  6. List of references (not from individuals living in your household)<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The most important things on this list are the first two (although even those are not absolutely necessary<\/a>). The third is important if you are doing a trade-in, and 4 \u2013 6 are good if you have a troubled credit situation and want to prove your reliability. Of course, at Third Coast Auto Group, we want to work with you, not against you, when it comes to financing your new car.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Technically, all you absolutely need to bring are your payment implements and proof of age (which can be shown by a driver\u2019s license or other official form of ID). If you want to drive your vehicle home, of course, you\u2019ll need a license, and to register and plate it, you\u2019ll need insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What paperwork should you get from the seller when you buy a used car?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When buying a used car, make sure that the seller gives you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n