What is the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer?

It documents a motor vehicle gift between eligible parties for no consideration and is submitted with the title or registration application.

Do I need a notary for the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer?

No. This directory marks the document as not requiring a notary; the form says a reproduced copy of an absent party’s notarized signature is acceptable.

How do I submit the affidavit?

File it in person with the county tax assessor-collector where the title or registration application is submitted. Bring valid photo identification; an agent must also bring a completed Power of Attorney form.

Bexar County, TX · Bexar County

No notary required

Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer

This affidavit documents a gift transfer of a motor vehicle between eligible parties and is filed by the donor, recipient, or an authorized agent.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Bexar County · Bexar County, Bexar County, Texas
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: bexar.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this affidavit to document a motor vehicle gift between eligible parties for no payment or other consideration. The filing instructions say to submit it with the title or registration application to the county tax assessor-collector, along with any required fees, supporting documents, and motor vehicle tax due. It asks for vehicle details, party information, eligibility, and signatures.

Who needs it

A donor, recipient, or authorized agent files this affidavit when documenting an eligible motor vehicle gift with the county tax assessor-collector.

How to submit it

File it in person with the county tax assessor-collector where the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration is submitted. The filer must bring valid photo identification; an agent must also bring a completed Power of Attorney form.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the directory marks it as not requiring notarization, and the form accepts a reproduced copy of an absent party’s notarized signature.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the vehicle information, identify the eligible parties, and complete the applicable donor and recipient certifications.
3
Gather Required Items
Bring valid photo identification and any required application fee, supporting documents, registration fee, and motor vehicle tax due. An agent also needs a completed Power of Attorney form.
4
File in Person
Submit the affidavit to the county tax assessor-collector where the title or registration application is submitted. Do not send it to the Comptroller’s office.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer?: It documents a motor vehicle gift between eligible parties for no consideration and is submitted with the title or registration application.
Who can file this affidavit?: The donor, recipient, or an authorized agent must file it in person with the county tax assessor-collector. The filer must present valid photo identification.
Do I need a notary for the Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer?: No. This directory marks the document as not requiring a notary; the form says a reproduced copy of an absent party’s notarized signature is acceptable.
How do I submit the affidavit?: File it in person with the county tax assessor-collector where the title or registration application is submitted. Bring valid photo identification; an agent must also bring a completed Power of Attorney form.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Gift Transfer doesn’t need a notary, but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.