How to Get a Lost Vehicle Title
If you have searched high and low for your vehicle title and it is nowhere to be found, don't panic. You can replace a lost or stolen vehicle title with a quick---or sometimes not so quick---visit to the Department of Motor Vehicles or other state motor vehicle titling agency. Call by phone, or replace a title using the Internet. If you intend to sell a vehicle or are purchasing a new ride, be sure the vehicle title is accounted for. A title is an imperative piece of paperwork for transferring ownership and for vehicle insurance and registration.
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Things You'll Need
- Duplicate title request form
- Identification
- Vehicle Identification Number
Instructions
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Visit your local office. Visit your local Department of Transportation or transportation authority in person, by phone or on the Internet.
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Obtain a copy of the title replacement form.
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Check your car for answers to specific questions on the forms. Fill out the form with all pertinent information including odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and any other requested vehicle information.
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Pay a small fee for a replacement title. Turn in all applicable information, including the required fee and proof of identification.
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Tips & Warnings
Vehicle titles arrive by mail and may take days or weeks to arrive. If you have misplaced your vehicle title, order a new one before you actually need it.
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