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County Tax Office · Harris County · Source: TxDMV

Harris County Tax Office

Cars only. County tax offices handle registration, titles and plates. For a driver license, go to a DPS office.

Checking hours
Hours in Central time

Holidays and unexpected closures can change these hours. Check the official office page for disruptions before travelling.

1001 Preston

Houston, TX 77002

Walk-in for some tasks

Closed Wednesdays. Own appointment system at hctax.net.

Hours · Central time

Weekly hours, Central time
Monday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Closed Wednesdays. Own appointment system at hctax.net.

What this office does

  • Car registration and titles
Services not available here (8)
  • License renewal
  • Replace a lost license
  • Learner permits
  • Road tests
  • REAL ID
  • ID cards
  • CDL skills tests
  • New residents

Contact the county

  • Tax assessor-collector: Annette Ramirez
  • www.hctax.net
  • autotdmv@hctx.net

Quick answers

Mon to Tue 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Thu to Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central time). Hours can change on holidays.