We mail your new title to the current address on your title record. If the registration for your vehicle is in your name, you can first change your address online and then replace your title.

If you just can't seem to find that all-important title to your vehicle, what should you do? DMV.ORG outlines the steps you need to take to replace that document.

A title certificate is a legal document that establishes a person or business as the legal owner of a vehicle. If your title is lost or damaged, you can use this transaction to order a replacement.

To order a duplicate in person visit your local DMV office. When you arrive you'll be asked to complete a Application for Duplicate Title (Form MV-902), provide proof of identification, and …

Find out the steps to take to have someone added or removed as a lienholder on your title.

If your former name is on the title and registration and you need a duplicate title in your new name, you must first change your name on your driver license and registration.

Learn if any recalls affect your vehicle or related equipment and find out how to get the necessary repairs or replacements. Help to support highway safety measures and reduce crashes on …

Contact DMV by phone. Find telephone numbers for the Contact Center or for assistance from business units.

State law requires the DMV to mail a title certificate to the owner, after carefully examining and verifying the proof of ownership submitted with the application. As a result, the title application …

Note Visit the How To: Apply for a Replacement California Certificate of Title (HTVR 10) brochure for more information about replacement title.