picking up from Hooks, TX couple questions

I don't have a copy of my registration receipt. Can i just bring in my title? or just walk to the truck? oh and does my passenger need to bring his ID and go through a background check also?

You will need proof of insurance and registration of the vehicle that you are driving onto base in. You won't be able to walk to the truck because it will be a fairly long walk. Yes your passenger needs their ID as well. Get there about an hour and a half early. They will need your info so they can do a quick background check on you and whoever else is with you.

Wonder where i can dig up a copy of my registration paperwork from.. you would think that the sticker on the window and a title would be good enough. What is with the background check? I just went through one to get the EUC

Everyone entering the base will need ID and will have to go through the "background" process. If you have a federal ID of some sort (Military ID Card or Federal Employee ID Card) or Law Enforcement ID Card, those will get you past the "background check". If you are active law enforcement of any kind, they will actually federalize you upon entrance and allow you to carry your weapon. They get your cell phone number and tell you they will call if they need your assistance with an issue on the base. If you are not law enforcement, DON'T EVEN THINK about carrying a firearm onto the base. You need an insurance card for your vehicle, and I think they will take either the registration receipt or the title either one. You won't be walking to the GL location, its several miles from the entrance.

Tried using my title at an AFB and was turned away. They wanted a registration. Had to call my local tag agent and have them fax a copy. YMMV

Hooks will send you packing without the registration paperwork. Happened to me, had to go to the Bowie County Courhouse 5 miles away to get a copy. Get a copy at your local tax office before you go. It is about 3 miles from the commercial gate to DRMO (GL).

I know I am a little late to the thread but I vote for "Walk to the Truck Option"... by the way a Texas CHL does not count as ID, learned that one the hard way on a trip to Hooks. You need the registration because they will Not go look at the stickers on your car.. On the brighter side after you pass through the Background check they will give you a little card that is good for a year and get you in and out the door in minutes the next time..



Disclaimer: they will not let you walk and it is close to 5 miles to get to the GL lot. It was an eye opener the first time I went to Hooks...
And they are Very Strict NO PHOTOS or Cameras including Camera Phones on base....

A registration has your license plate number, a title does not.

Ive been there more than 60 times. I have never had to show registration. Only had to write my license plate # down. No way your walking to G.L. Everyone entering the base will need an I.D. You will need a copy of your ins card. They have a short quick background check (15- 30 min). If you plan on going back they have a card that's good for a year. That's about it.

Alright guys thanks for the help

If your driving your MV to pick up your lot Make sure you Jerry cans are empty. (Don't ask me how I know).

I wonder if they will bother me with a couple cans of diesel in the bed of the f250? Thanks for the heads up.

treysoucie said:

I wonder if they will bother me with a couple cans of diesel in the bed of the f250? Thanks for the heads up.

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It all depends on the attitude of the guard that day

treysoucie said:

I wonder if they will bother me with a couple cans of diesel in the bed of the f250? Thanks for the heads up.

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They should let you pass if you explain you are picking up a vehicle from DRMO. They do have the right to deny you of course. Source: Picked up my trucks last Friday without issue.

I don't think I need a CDL to haul it home (if I get a trailor) but do they enforce weight/CDL rules for pickup?

I can get a driver to haul it home for me but I would have to meet him in Texarkana so getting it off the base buy myself (without a CDL) would be necessary

treysoucie said:

I don't think I need a CDL to haul it home (if I get a trailor) but do they enforce weight/CDL rules for pickup?

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Nope. Going out the gate is no inspection whatsoever.

Last question! I'm taking a friends truck instead of mine. If I have all the paperwork (insurance, registration yada yada) will they let me in? Does it have to be "my" vehicle or does it just have to be a registered vehicle?

Awnsered my own question. You can pickup your vehicle with a truck that is not yours.