How to Get a New Title for My Truck
Losing the title to a vehicle will prevent you from selling it or re-registering it if you move to a new state. Fortunately, as long as you are the registered owner of the truck, you can always get a new title for it. Getting a duplicate title for your truck is as simple as filling out some paperwork at your local vehicle registration office. Though the names of the offices and forms you need to use will vary by state, the process for getting a duplicate title for your vehicle is essentially the same all across the United States.
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Instructions
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Locate your truck's unique vehicle identification number (VIN) on the truck's dashboard. This is a 17 digit number that is unique to the truck and can be used to identify it legally.
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Contact the government office in your state that is in charge of issuing vehicle titles. In some states, this is the department of motor vehicles, in others it is the tax collectors office. Inquire as to what specific forms you need to fill out in order to request a duplicate title. These forms are available for download online in most states.
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Fill out the application for duplicate title with the appropriate information about the vehicle. Submit the forms, proof of your identification, proof of release of any liens on the title (if applicable) and a check or money order for the amount of the duplicate title fee in your state. These fees vary greatly by location.
You may be required to provide proof of address if the address where you currently reside does not match the address on your truck's registration and title.
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Wait several weeks until the new title arrives in the mail.
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Tips & Warnings
Some states will allow you to apply for a new title online without having to visit an actual office.
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