united-states traffic texas
auto ownership but not a resident
<p>I intend to move overseas for a few years. I expect to return to the US periodically and will need a car when I do.</p>
<p>Can I purchase and license a car for my use in the US?</p>
<p>Can I use a post office box as an address for this?</p>

<p>You may own a vehicle in Texas although you are not a US citizen nor residnt in the US. <a href="https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle" rel="nofollow noreferrer">This page</a> From ther Texas Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) gives some information, and has a link to the <a href="https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/130-U.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U)</a> and <a href="https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-130-UIF.pdf" rel="nofollow noreferrer">its instructions</a>.</p>
<p>The form specifically lists a passport issued by a non-US country as an acceptable form of ID. The form requires a mailing address, but neither the form nor its instructions specify that the address must be a residence, nor that it must be in Texas or the US. You could apparently list an address outside the US or use a PO Box. You can also list an email address for reminders, such as renewals. Thre web page suggests tjhat further question can be asked via a telephone call to (888) 368-4689 or (512) 465-3000, or an email to askDMV@txdmv.gov. Other information is available from <a href="https://www.txdmv.gov/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this DMV site</a></p>
<p>If ther vehicle comes from outside Texas, the DMV page on <a href="https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles" rel="nofollow noreferrer">&quot;Out of State and Imported Vehicles&quot;</a> gives directions.</p>
<p>Registration requires current liability insurance, title does not, but it is not lawful to drive the vehicle without proper insurance. and registration</p>
