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County Tax Assessor / Collector
The Tax Assessor-Collector's Office provides numerous services for the residents of Kendall County. We renew vehicle and trailer registration, title new and used vehicles and trailers as well as process transactions for over 35 local dealerships. We renew registration for boats and also title new and used boats and motors. Our office bills and collects the county occupation tax portion of TABC license renewals. You can also apply for passports in our office. We have 2 locations to serve the residents of Kendall County. Our main office is located in the Kendall County Courthouse and our Comfort Substation is open once a week, located at the Precinct 4 Annex Building in Comfort.
- Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase (PDF)
- Notice About 2025 Tax Rate
- 2025 Kendall County Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet (PDF)
- Notice of Adopted 2025 Tax Rate (PDF)
Our offices accept payment in the form of cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards.
Please note that passport fees must be paid by check or money order!
Registration Renewal
You can renew your vehicle registration online with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
- Visit the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to renew your registration online the classic way.
- Visit the TXDM website to set up your new account and register your address and vehicle.
New to Texas
If you are titling or registering a vehicle that was previously titled in your name in another state or country you are considered a New Resident unless you were a Texas Resident in the Military who was stationed out of state when the vehicle was purchased.
Visit the TXDM website for All the Information You Need to Title or Register Your Vehicle
Military Personnel
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has put together a Military Packet with all the forms and information you will need to title or register your vehicle in the state of Texas.
Visit TXDM for our Troops if you are a Texas Resident, in the military and stationed out of state needed to title or register a vehicle.
Special Plates
Looking for cool custom plates or want to support your favorite charity? Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has lots of Special Plates to choose from. Special Plate fees are added to your regular registration fees on a yearly basis unless you opt for the 3 or 5-year fee offered on some plate designs.
Apply for your Passport in Boerne!
In the fall of 2008, Kendall County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office became a passport acceptance facility.
As of November 2023, our office has processed over 40,000 passport applications.
Passport Acceptance Hours
Monday through Friday
9 am to 4 pm
Call the Office for Holiday Closures
You Must Submit a Certified Long Form Birth Certificate (Not Hospital Certificate or Photocopy) or Naturalization Certificate; 1 Passport Photo (Walmart, Walgreens, Ups Store) if You Have a Valid Passport You May Submit It in Lieu of a Birth Certificate if You Are 18 or Older. Original Birth Certificates, Naturalization certificates, and Passports Will Be Submitted with Application and Returned to the Passport Applicant.
You Must Bring a Valid Picture I.D. (If you Are Presenting an out-of-state I.D. You Must Present an Additional Form of I.D.)
Applications for Children Under the Age of 16: Both Parents Must Be Present and Have Valid Photo I.D. (the Child Must Be Present as Well ) if 1 Parent Is Not Available for Signature a Court Order or Completed/Notarized Form Ds-3053 Must Be Submitted Along with a Copy of the Front and Back of the Non-Appearing Parent's Driver's License or Passport. Children Under Age 16 Renewing Passports Must Submit Their Expired or Expiring Passport and Birth Certificate
Applications for 16 and 17-Year-Olds: 16 17-Year-Olds Are Considered Adults by the Passport Agency However, They Must Have Written Permission From a Parent as well as a Copy of That Parent's Driver's License/Id or Must Be Accompanied by a Parent. They Must Be Able to Present a Valid Picture Id (Ie: Driver's License or Military Id) Along with an Original or Certified Copy of Their Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.
Fees
- Passport Book (Adult $130) (Child $100)
- Passport Card (Adult $30) (Child $15)
- Passport Cards Can Only Be Used to Enter the United States From Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, and
- Bermuda at Land Border Crossings or sea ports of entry
- Execution Fee Is $35 Per Application
Visit Travel.State.Gov for current processing times.
For Expedited Service Add $60 to the Passport Fee
You Can Also Opt to Have the Department of State Overnight Your Passport to You When They Are Through Processing Your Application by Adding an Overnight Fee. Please Call Our Office or Check with the Travel.State.Gov Website for the Current Overnight Postage Fee
Checks/Money Orders for Passport Book/Card Fees Must Be Payable to: the U.S. Department of State
No Temporary Checks, Cash, or Cards Will Be Accepted for Passport Application Fees.
Execution Fees Can Be Paid by Check, Money Order, Cash, or Charge (an Additional Fee Will Be Added for All Cards Used). Make Checks/Money Orders Payable to: James Hudson, Tac
Please Note
Applications and forms are available at no charge to you from processing locations and from the website listed given.
All forms and applications must be error-free and completed in black ink. Completed forms printed from the internet must be single-sided and a full 8.5x11 inch paper size.
For more information, you can check out the U.S. Department of State's Website at Travel State Website
- Visit Application for a U.S. Passport to fill out the DS-11 form online (New/Renewal Application).
- Visit the U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals to fill out the DS-82 form online (Renewal by Mail Application - must meet form requirements for use)
- Visit the Statement of Consent: Issuance of a U.S. Passport to a Child Consent Form.
Kendall County Dealer's Page
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Licensing Information
Visit the TXDM Dealers to go to the new Dealer's Portal on the TXDM website.
Dealer Inventory Tax Information
- 50-244 Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Declaration
- 50-246 Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement
- 50-259 Dealer's Vessel and Outboard Motor Inventory Declaration
- 50-260 Dealer's Vessel and Outboard Motor Inventory Tax Statement
- 50-265 Dealer's Heavy Equipment Inventory Declaration
- 50-266 Dealer's Heavy Equipment Inventory Tax Statement
- 50-267 Retail Manufactured Housing Inventory Declaration
- 50-268 Retail Manufactured Housing Inventory Tax Statement
- 50-804 Application for Refund of Prepayment of Taxes on Fleet Transaction
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
Effective October 1, 2023
Due to recent changes in legislation, we will no longer be collecting county occupation tax for any TABC permit holder who also holds a food and beverage permit with the county health inspector's office.
Effective February 1, 2014
State license fees will be paid directly to TABC. Local license fees will be invoiced to you, by Kendall County, after TABC has approved and collected the state fees and surcharges. You can find more information on the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission and Liquor License requirements by visiting the TABC.
If you need to renew your liquor license and did not receive your renewal notice you can visit TABC License and Permit Renewals to download a blank application.
For the current fee schedule, you can view the Two-Year Fee Chart Effective 09/01/2011 (PDF). Please note that the local fees are not included in the chart.
Property Taxes in Kendall County are assessed and collected by the Kendall Appraisal District
Kendall Appraisal District
118 Market Avenue
Boerne, Texas- Phone : 78006830-249-8012
- Visit the Kendall Appraisal District's Website
Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) - Boerne Driver's License Office
- 1415 E Blanco, Suite 2
Boerne, Texas 78006 - Phone : 830-249-6335
- Visit The Official Website of the State of Texas to renew online
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James Hudson
Tax Assessor-Collector
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County Tax Assessor / Collector
Physical Address
201 E San Antonio, Suite 105
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-249-9343
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pmPassport Acceptance
9 am to 4 pm
The Main Office does not close for lunch. All Services Provided
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Comfort Substation
Physical Address
105 Amber Drive
Comfort, TX 78013
Hours of Operation
Tuesdays
8:30 to 4 pm
Closed for lunch noon to 1 pm.Limited Services Provided
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H.E.B plus
Physical Address
420 W Bandera Road
Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-816-2394
Business Center Hours
Monday through Saturday
8 am to 8 pmSunday
10 am to 6 pm