Lost Vehicle Titles

If you misplace your vehicle title, 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.)

By Mail

1. Download and complete a certified copy of title application [pdf, 2 pages, 582kb].
2. 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 Transportation.
3. Mail the application to your vehicle titles and registration regional office. Mailing addresses are located on page two of the application.

In Person

1. Visit the nearest vehicle titles and registration regional office.
2. Complete a certified copy of title application [pdf, 2 pages, 582kb].
3. Provide a valid photo ID and $5.45 fee for walk-in customers.

Valid Photo ID

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

Verifiable Agent of Owner or Lienholder

In addition to the requirements above, 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.

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, please call our Vehicle Titles and Registration help line at (512) 465-7611.