Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled in North Carolina
The registered owner of the vehicle must follow these steps:
1. Download and fill out the North Carolina Duplicate Title Application.
2. You can do one of the following options:
Bring the application to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Time frame to get the title: All title applications must age 15 business days
Cost to obtain: $20
Mail the application to the Division of Motor Vehicles.
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
3148 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3148
Time frame to get the title: All title applications must age 15 business days
Cost to obtain: $20
Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled outside of North Carolina
The registered owner of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled in.
For help with getting a duplicate in other states, visit our Help Center.