How to File for a Lost Title in Texas
A Texas title is required for all motor vehicles in the state of Texas. You can apply for a lost Texas title by mail or at your county tax office. If you're selling a vehicle for which you've lost the title, take the time to get a valid title first. It's a small investment of your time and money to give a buyer confidence that they're getting a legitimate vehicle. If the vehicle was last titled in another state, you'll have to get the title from that state, then apply for a Texas title.
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Applying for a Texas Title
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Write down the license plate number and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from the vehicle. The VIN plate can usually be found on the dash of the car, and is visible through the windshield on the driver's side.
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Go to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles website and download an "Application for a Certified Copy of Title" form. You can fill out the form online, then print it out. You can also print the form first and fill it out by hand, if you prefer. Don't forget to sign the form.
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To apply by mail, send the completed Application for a Certified Copy of Title form, a copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for the fee made out to TxDMV addressed to your local regional office. If you're applying in person, take the form and your photo ID to your county tax office with the required payment in form of cash, check, or money order.
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Tips & Warnings
When you receive your new title, if a lien is showing that shouldn't be there, you'll need to file an Application for Texas Certificate of Title and a fee, which varies depending on the county. This is not the same form as the Application for a Certified Copy of Title.
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