Ultimate Guide for Vehicle Title Replacement in California

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December 26, 2020 1 min read

TITLE REPLACEMENT

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Here's the ultimate guide to getting a replacement title for your vehicle in California DMV. We've simplified the entire process for you to save you time.

What You’ll Need to Replace your Vehicle Title in California

  • Completed application for Duplicate Title Form (Form REG 227)
  • California Driver’s License
  • Damaged Title (if applicable)
  • The last 5 digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN) or hull identification number (HIN) for a vessel/boat
  • The vehicle’s license plate number
  • $22 for duplicate title fee

What You’ll Need to Do to Replace your Vehicle Title in California

Currently, you can replace your California vehicle title in two ways, in person or by mail. Here are the options:

  • You can replace your title in person by visiting any DMV office near you. Submit all the required documents and pay the duplicate title fee. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
  • Or you can replace your title via mail. Mail the completed form and the duplicate title fee to DMV, P.O. Box 942869, Sacramento, CA 94269.

Note: You'll receive your replacement CA vehicle title via U.S. mail

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