If the vehicle was last titled in California
Download and fill out the California Duplicate Title Application REG 227 form
Submit the application
In person at the Department of Motor Vehicles
Time frame: 2-6 weeks
Cost to obtain: $27
By mailing the application to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Registration Operations
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, California 94269–0001Time frame: 2-6 weeks
Cost to obtain: $27
If the vehicle was last titled outside of California
The registered titled owner(s) of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled.
For help with getting a duplicate in other states, visit our Help Center.