Hays County Tax Assessor - Collector

Important Messages

DRIVE-THRU SERVICE UNAVAILABLE

Drive-thru service at the San Marcos office is currently unavailable due to equipment issues.

There is no confirmed timeline for restoration at this time.

All services remain available inside the San Marcos office and at all substations.

 

PHOTO ID REQUIREMENTS

A valid, unexpired, government-issued photo ID is required for all title transactions and initial

vehicle registration transactions.

Please have your ID ready to help avoid delays.

 

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DATES

The office will be closed on the following dates for staff training and development:

• July 15, 2026

• August 19, 2026

• September 16, 2026

• October 21, 2026

We appreciate your understanding as we invest in our team to better serve you.

 

PROCESSING OF TITLES

Please note that title transactions will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m.

We encourage customers who need title services to arrive before 4:00 p.m.

Registration renewals and other eligible transactions remain available during normal business hours.

For questions, please contact our office.


Introduction

The Tax Assessor-Collector is the constitutional office directed to assess and collect all ad valorem tax accounts as identified and valued by the Hays Central Appraisal District. The Hays County Tax Office also collects property taxes for all other taxing jurisdictions (school districts, cities and special districts). For the State of Texas, the office also collects fees for titles and registration of motor vehicles within the county.



Address:

Main Tax Office

712 S Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1120

San Marcos, Texas 78666


Phone: 512.393.5545

Fax: 512.393.5547


Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., M-F
(Excluding County Approved Holidays)

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