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CERTIFIED · PROFESSIONAL · MOBILE

Certified auto appraisals, wherever the vehicle sits.

24-48
HOUR TURNAROUND
50
STATES + DC
4.9
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ONLINE APPRAISALS

CLEAR PRICING

FREE VIN SEARCH

Insurance disputes, diminished value, divorce, bankruptcy, estate, classic and fleet appraisals, documented by certified appraisers in all 50 states and DC. Texas title and tax paperwork too. Experience seamless, self-service digital appraisals from anywhere.

Black 1969 Dodge Charger muscle car on an open Texas highway at sunset, appraised by Lone Star Auto Appraisal
SERVICES

Digital appraisal services we offer

One certified appraisal, priced flat, formatted for whoever needs to accept it: the DMV, your insurer, the county, or the court. Browse the full vehicle appraisal services hub.

$
300
-
24-48 HRS

Total Loss Appraisal

Disputing a low insurance payout? We provide certified total loss appraisals so you can document what your car was truly worth after an accident. Fast turnaround, used in claim negotiations nationwide.

$
300
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INSURANCE-READY

Diminished Value Appraisal

Lost vehicle value after an accident? Even after repairs, your car’s value drops. Our appraisals document that loss so you can claim fair compensation.

$
250
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COURT-READY

Divorce Appraisal

Splitting assets in a divorce? Our appraisals provide an unbiased, certified value for vehicles involved in divorce proceedings

$
250
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COURT FILINGS

Bankruptcy Appraisal

Filing for bankruptcy? We offer official vehicle appraisals to help complete your required court paperwork quickly and accurately.

$
250
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BULK DISCOUNTS

Fleet Vehicle Appraisal

Need multiple vehicles appraised? Ideal for business owners, transport companies, or dealerships. We provide accurate, certified values for fleets: trucks, trailers, and more.

$
250
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COLLECTOR MARKET

Classic Car Appraisal

Have a collectible or vintage vehicle? We evaluate classic and antique cars based on condition, rarity, and market demand, so you can insure and sell on a documented value.

$
200
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FORM 14-128
Texas only

Used Motor Vehicle Tax Appraisal

Bought a used car under market value? We provide official appraisals to help you pay the correct tax at the DMV, not overpay.

$
200
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TXDMV-READY
Texas only

VTR-125 Bonded Title Appraisal

Missing title or buying an untitled vehicle in Texas? This certified appraisal is required by the DMV for your bonded title application.

$
250
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PROBATE & INHERITANCE

Vehicle Estate Appraisal

Settling an estate or handling inheritance? We provide certified appraisals that document fair vehicle valuation, so the filing rests on a supportable number.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps. No mystery.

01

Call or send the form

Tell us what you're solving: lost title, lowball settlement, tax dispute. You get the flat price and a time slot on that first call.

02

24-48 Hour turnaround

Your digital vehicle appraisal is completed within 24–48 hours and delivered by email or mailed directly to you.

03

Receive your appraisal

Your certified, stamped appraisal is delivered by email or mail, professionally formatted for your insurer, local agency, lender, attorney, or court.

White Nissan 370Z Nismo sports car appraised at a Texas dealership
Restored tan Ford Model A Tudor sedan with orange wire wheels after an appraisal
Original Ford Model A sedan barn find awaiting a classic car appraisal
Kaiser Jeep M715 military truck appraised for collector vehicle value
Blue 1940s Lincoln Continental convertible with whitewall tires appraised in Texas
Red Porsche 911 Carrera cabriolet in a garage during a pre-purchase appraisal
Vintage Chevrolet 3800 dually flatbed truck appraised for collector value
Candy red Ford F1 pickup restomod with hood open during a custom truck appraisal
FreeSolo teardrop camper trailer appraised for RV and travel trailer value
Barn-find Willys pickup truck strapped to a trailer for a restoration appraisal
Red Buick GS muscle car with headlights on during a classic muscle car appraisal
Blue Shelby Cobra roadster replica in a garage during a specialty vehicle appraisal
Red and white 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop after a classic car appraisal in Texas
Classic Lincoln Continental convertible with hood raised during a pre-purchase inspection
Classic green MGA roadster project car awaiting a classic car appraisal
Vintage Yamaha RD400 Daytona Special motorcycle appraised by Lone Star Auto Appraisal
Lone Star Auto Appraisal team member in a logo shirt writing inspection notes while appraising a classic muscle car
WHAT WE DO

Online and seamless auto apprisals.

Lone Star Auto Appraisal provides certified vehicle appraisals entirely online, ensuring precision and acceptance by agencies and adjusters. Enjoy a smooth digital process from start to finish, all from the comfort of your home.

8AM-8PM

MONDAY-SATURDAY

ALL

VEHICLE TYPES COVERED

SERVICE AREAS

Headquartered in Houston, serving all 50 states and DC

On-site across the Texas metros, scheduled mobile and photo-documented remote appraisals beyond. Start at the service areas hub.

HOME STATE · SAME-DAY ON-SITE

Bonded Title Appraisals in Texas

Serving Houston, Cypress, Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pearland, Pasadena, Humble, Conroe, Magnolia, Tomball, and all areas accessible via I-10 and I-45. Note: A travel fee applies for locations beyond a 50-mile radius. Services outside this range are conducted by mail.

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TEXAS METRO AREAS
White 1967 Shelby GT500 Mustang with blue racing stripes at dusk, an American muscle car ready for appraisal
GUIDES

Answers before the invoice

Plain-language guides from the Lone Star blog: costs, thresholds, and the fine print, without the sales pitch.

Cost Guide

How much does a bonded title appraisal cost in Texas? (2026 numbers)

The $200 appraisal, the surety-bond premium, the TxDMV fees: every line item between "no title" and "titled," with a worked example.

Owner at a kitchen table working out Texas bonded title costs on a calculator beside vehicle paperwork and truck keys

Buyer’s Guide

How to choose a vehicle appraiser (7 questions to ask before you pay)

Certified how? Accepted where? Flat price or meter? The questions that separate paperwork that works from paperwork that bounces.

Vehicle appraiser photographing a car wheel and body panel on a Texas driveway while the owner watches

Comparison

Certified appraisal vs. online value estimate: the honest math for insurance disputes

Free tools are fine for curiosity. Here’s where they stop counting, and when a certified number pays for itself.

Car owner holding a smartphone in one hand and a printed certified appraisal report in the other beside their vehicle at dusk
READY WHEN YOU ARE

Get your certified appraisal today.

Same-day service online in person by mail or email.

281-709-3436

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