Bell County, Texas

In the interest of public health, we have provided the following alternative options in lieu of face-to-face transactions in the Bell County Tax Office.

Click here for online and by-mail instructions on common Tax Office transactions.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

In an effort to reduce the need for in-person transactions, Governor Abbott issued a statement on March 16, 2020, granting a temporary extension to obtain initial registration, renewal of registration, vehicle titling, and renewal of a permanent disabled parking placard. Governor Abbott also granted a temporary extension for an individual with an expired 30-day temporary permit to obtain another permit or Texas registration. This temporary waiver is in effect until 60 days after TxDMV notifies the public that normal vehicle registration, vehicle titling and related services have resumed.

You may still go online to www.txdmv.gov and renew your registration online.

What this means is your registration is still due, but you have more time to get it renewed without worrying about getting a ticket for expired registration. When the Governor and TxDMV give the “All Clear”, you will have 60 days from that point to complete your renewals without penalties.

Belton, Fort Hood, Killeen, and Temple offices are currently open by appointment only. Click the Appointment button below to make an appointment.

Locations

• Bell County Property Tax
• Texas Driver's License
• Full Service Vehicle Registration & Titling
  
  • Belton
  • Killeen
  • Temple
  • Ft. Hood
• Limited Service Vehicle Registration Only (Grocery Stores)

Property Tax Appraisal District

The collection of property taxes are contracted to the Bell County Tax Appraisal District. You can contact them by visiting their website, www.bellcad.org.

Texas Driver's License

In Texas, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is not responsible for issuing Driver's Licenses. Driver's Licenses are processed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Follow this link for Texas Driver's Licenses.

(512) 424-2600 - Phone

Limited Service Vehicle Registration Locations

Customers who have received their renewal notice from TxDMV (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) will find added convenience for registering their vehicle at almost any hour, any day at all of our limited service locations.  To use 'limited service' simply present your renewal notice and current valid proof of insurance at any limited service location.  You may renew for the current month or next month's registration.  The cost for this optional service is $1.00 in addition to the full registration fee and local fees due.  If your renewal notice indicates "new plates required," you must process your renewal at a full service location.

Bell County Holidays

The Bell County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office will be closed to observe the following Bell County holidays during 2020:

You may renew your vehicle registration by limited service during most county holidays.  Please refer to our Limited Service Locations above for details about who qualifies to use limited service. 

You may renew your registration any time 24hours per day, seven days per week, even on a holiday by using our Internet Registration.