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) |
âś… What To Do If You Get One
Do NOT call the number listed
Do NOT share personal info (vehicle VIN, name, card number, etc.)
Shred or trash the postcard (you won’t lose your registration — it’s a scam)
Report it:
đź“® USPS Mail Fraud if it came by mail
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🧾 Real TxDMV Renewal Info Comes From:
TxDMV.gov or Texas.gov official domains
Email from an
@txdmv.govaddress or physical mail clearly marked from TxDMVYou 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.
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