If a title is misplaced, you can get a certified copy by following the steps below. If a lien is recorded, the lienholder should complete the application for certified copy of title. There is a 30-day waiting period to apply for a duplicate title after the last one was issued.

By Mail

Complete a certified copy of title application.
Enclose a copy of the owner's valid photo ID and $2 mail-in fee by check, cashier's check or money order (no cash accepted) payable to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. An agent of the owner or lienholder must also provide a letter of signature authority on original letterhead, a business card or a copy of the agent's employee ID.
Mail the application to your vehicle titles and registration regional service center.

In Person

Visit the nearest vehicle titles and registration regional service center.
Complete a certified copy of title application.
Provide a valid photo ID and $5.45 fee by check, cash or money order (no debit or credit card accepted). An agent of the owner or lienholder must also provide a letter of signature authority on original letterhead, a business card or a copy of the agent's employee ID.

Valid Photo Identification

Acceptable photo IDs include current state or U.S. Government issued photo IDs, such as Texas or other state driver license, identification card, U.S. passport or military identification.

Power of Attorney

If the title application is signed with a Power of Attorney, in addition to the requirements above, the following must also be provided:

a photo ID of recorded owner/lienholder signing the power of attorney, and
a photo ID of the person signing the application.

NOTE: Businesses given power of attorney are required to provide a letter of signature authority on original letterhead, business card or a copy of employee ID.

If you have other questions regarding lost or destroyed titles, read our FAQs or call us at (888) 368-4689 and (512) 465-3000.