Two plates are issued to passenger cars or light trucks. A fee of $30 is charged in addition to the regular registration fee and other applicable fees. The application and specialty plate fee are submitted to the Vehicle Titles and Registration Division.

The department shall deposit $22 of the $30 application fee to the credit of the general revenue fund. The money may be used only for scholarships to students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance under Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rule. Of each fee received, the department shall use $8 to defray its administrative costs. The department shall credit 50 cents from its administrative costs to the county treasurer of the applicable county, who shall credit the money to the general fund of the county to defray administrative costs.

To apply for this specialty plate, use the form VTR-228 (Application for Collegiate License Plates).

Instructions for Downloading Forms
Most forms are provided in both PDF and Microsoft Word Template 2000 (.dot) formats. PDF documents may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

For PDF Format
Click on the PDF file you wish to download. File will open in PDF Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, free downloads are available at Adobe Acrobat Reader.

For Word Format
1. Click on the .DOT file you wish to download. You will be given the option to save the document to the directory (folder) of your choice. Once you have chosen a directory the file will be download to your computer with an .EXE extension.
2. Open Windows Explorer (File Manager) and double click on the downloaded .EXE file. The .EXE file will be unzipped and appear as a .DOT file in the same folder.
3. You can then open the .DOT file through Windows Explorer or MS Word.

Faxed Copy
To obtain a faxed copy of a form, call toll free 1-888-232-7033 and enter the correct fax form number and a return fax number when prompted.

Any fax form presented for processing must be legible and complete. Original Signatures are required on application forms. The department will not accept an application received by fax.

If you are unable to download any of the following forms, or would like a vehicle registration and titling form not listed, please contact our Customer Help Desk at (512) 465-7611, and they will be glad to have the form mailed or faxed to you.

For other forms, visit your local county tax assessor-collector or a Vehicle Titles and Registration Regional Office.