Whether you've got a brand new car to register or have to renew your existing registration, understanding the deadlines and grace periods in Texas can help you avoid driving your car illegally and paying unwanted fees. The temporary tag you get initially expires in 30 days, while an existing registration normally has a five-day grace period before you can face issues if you continue driving the car. However, the state currently allows for more flexibility with registration deadlines due to COVID-19, but it still requires following all the other guidelines in place.
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Typically, you'll get a 30-day temporary license plate in Texas whenever you have obtained a vehicle that lacks state registration. Provided by the dealer, Texas DMV or county tax assessor's office, this paper license plate gives you some time to get everything together, arrange a visit to complete the title and registration application and pay any additional fees and taxes. If necessary, you could request temporary tags as many as three times before you must proceed with registration to continue driving your car in the state. That means you'd have around 90 days of a grace period.
