Welcome to car-title.org, your comprehensive resource for all car title-related services. A car title is a legal necessity across all states. Luckily, car-title.org has all the information you need to obtain a new title, replace your current title, or change the name or address on a current title. The comprehensive Road Guide and detailed checklists has all of the above information and more, to ensure that you are prepared for any title-related procedure. Complete the following form below in order to start the process of obtaining your Road Guide.
Replace Title
You need an up-to-date car title in order to drive your vehicle, so if your registration has been lost or stolen, you have no choice but to replace it. In that case, you've come to the right place. We'll walk you through the process of getting your car title replaced as quickly and painlessly as possible. Just select your state and click "Get Started."
The Car Title Easy Guide™ is an independent value-add to official DMV services, which may be available for free or at an additional charge.
To download a guide specific to your needs, simply select a service and state above or find an official DMV site or local office.
Replace Lost or Stolen Title in Washington DC
How to replace your lost title in Washington DC
You have the option to apply for a duplicate title if your original was stolen or lost. You must have a title if you are buying or selling a vehicle. Follow the steps below to replace your lost title in the District of Colombia.
- Click here to fill out and complete the application for Washington DC Duplicate Certificate of Title form.
- Provide proper ID such as DC driver's license, DC learner's permit or DC identification card. If you are applying by mail include a copy of the same for each owner. For applicants who are not owners of the vehicle should provide a Vehicle Power of Attorney, copy of the owner's identification and copy of the applicant's identification.
- You will need vehicle identification this can be your Vehicle Renewal Notice, Vehicle Registration, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), DC Title Number or Vehicle Tag Number.
- A letter stating that you paid off the lien from the financing company.
- Agreement of loan stamped as "paid" by the financial company and certified by an authorized party.
- Get the stamp on the title showing the lien release from the financing company.
- Provide identification when replacing an existing title and/or requesting a name or address change on the title.
- If the VIN is incorrect on the title and you need to change it you must send in a VIN correction from the District's inspection station or an out-of-state vehicle agency's VIN correction letter on its letterhead.
- Make sure to attach the original title to the application if it was damaged.
If you have a lienholder on your title and you want to apply for a duplicate title in your name since you have paid off the lien, you must include the following documents:
Fees:
- The fee will be $26.
If you are mailing it out, mail to:
You can send in your application and fees to replace your title in Washington DC at your local DC DMV office, or mail the package to:
DC Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 90120
Washington, DC, 20090
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