Asked 4/1/92016 – Houston, TX

Car registration expired. The owner is ex-spouse, is there any way to find out if the registration is alreday renewed?

Answer

You may contact the county tax assessor to determine if the registration fee has been paid; your are still in violation of the state registration law, however, if the registration is not properly displayed on your vehicle. Frankly, your ex will not have paid the fee, then not give you the registration, Make sure the car has been inspected, then bring your insurance and inspection to the local branch of the tax assessors’ office to resolve this matter.