You may request a duplicate DC title if your vehicle title is lost, stolen or the lien on the vehicle has been satisfied.

If there are no changes to your title, such as removing a lien or changing ownership, you may apply for a duplicate title online.

To mail your duplicate title request, submit the required documents and fee to:

DC DMV
PO Box 90120
Washington, DC 20090

To request a duplicate title in-person, you can visit a DC DMV service center with the required documents and pay the required fee.

The following documents must be submitted:

• Certificate of Title/Temporary Tag Application (must be signed by all owners)
• Valid photo identification of vehicle owner(s)
• A copy of your valid credential
• A fully executed Vehicle Power of Attorney Form if you are not the owner, but requesting the duplicate title for the owner.
• Vehicle information—at least one of the following items to identify your vehicle:
• Vehicle renewal notice
• Vehicle registration
• Vehicle identification number
• DC DMV title number
• Vehicle tag number

To obtain a duplicate title once a lien has been satisfied, you will have to submit or bring to a DC DMV service center the documents listed above and any one of the following documents:

• Letter of financing on company letterhead stating that the lien is satisfied
• Loan agreement stamped “paid” by the financial institution and certified by an appropriate party
• Title stamped with lien release from the financial institution

Dealers may request duplicate titles on behalf of customers by providing the following documentation and paying the appropriate fee, by mail:

• Certificate of Title/Temporary Tag Application
• A copy of the customer’s valid credential
• Vehicle Power of Attorney Form

To replace a title and/or request a change of name or change of address, please bring the supporting documentation to a DC DMV service center.

All duplicate titles will be mailed to the primary owner within 10 business days of processing. Titles are not issued over the counter.