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Texas DMV Final Notice Scam | What To Do If You Get One

The “Texas DMV Final Notice” text message is a well-known scam. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has issued multiple warnings to the public about these fraudulent texts.

🚨 What the Scam Looks Like

Common forms:

  • Postcards or letters marked as “Final Notice“

  • Includes phrases like:

    • “Motor Vehicle Service Notification”

    • “Vehicle Alert Notice”

    • “Final Attempt to Notify”

  • Lists vehicle info (often scraped from public records like registration databases)

  • Includes a deadline or warns of a fee increase

  • Asks you to call a phone number or visit a suspicious website

  • May mention a “Vehicle Protection Plan,” “Warranty Extension,” or “Service Contract”.

🛑 How to Tell It’s a Scam

Clue

Why it’s suspicious
Doesn’t come from TxDMV Official mail will have clear state branding and contact info — not third-party logos or vague return addresses
Urgent or threatening language Scammers pressure you to act fast to avoid a fine or “policy lapse”
Return address is a PO Box or out-of-state location Often California, Florida, or a random PO box
Asks you to call non-government number TxDMV never asks you to call 1-800 or third-party numbers about registration or warranty
Fine print reveals it’s not from the government It may say “Not affiliated with any government agency” in tiny letters (if at all)

✅ What To Do If You Get One

  1. Do NOT call the number listed

  2. Do NOT share personal info (vehicle VIN, name, card number, etc.)

  3. Shred or trash the postcard (you won’t lose your registration — it’s a scam)

  4. Report it:

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🧾 Real TxDMV Renewal Info Comes From:

  • TxDMV.gov or Texas.gov official domains

  • Email from an @txdmv.gov address or physical mail clearly marked from TxDMV

  • You can renew registration online at: https://renew.txdmv.gov/Renew/

If you are worried about an actual ticket, contact the appropriate authorities directly using a phone number or website you know is real, not the information from the text message. The official customer service number for the Texas DMV is 1-888-368-4689.