Replacement & Duplicate Titles

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​​​​​​​​Corrections & Replacements

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles issues replacement titles if there is:

• A name change due to marriage, divorce, court order or naturalization
• An error on the original title
• A significant modification to the titled vehicle

To request a replacement title, submit all required documents and pay the required fee. Identification is required for all services processed in person.

Required Documents

Table Caption

Document	Notes
​Vehicle title	​Notarization required
​Corrected Driver License	​Required if request is due to a name change
​Lien Release	Required if request is due to an error in lienholder information
​Copy of Court Order	Required if request is due to a name change resulting from legal proceedings
​Naturalization Paperwork	​Required if request is due to a name change resulting from legal proceedings
​Odometer Reading	​Required if vehicle is less than 10 years old
​Corrected or Substituted Title Application (MVR-5)	​Notarization Required
​Affidavit of Facts (MVR-28)	Required in the case of vehicle modifications

Fee

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Fees

Name of Fee	Fee Amount
Corrected or Substitute Certificate of Title	$25.50

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Duplicate Titles

A vehicle's registered owner can order a duplicate title if the original title has been lost or was never received. In cases where the title was never received, the title fee can be waived if the original title is issued within 60 days of requesting a duplicate.

All requests for duplicate titles must age 15 days before being processed.

To request a duplicate title, submit all required documents and pay the required fee. Identification is required for all services processed in person.

Required Documents

Table Caption

Document	​Notes
​Lien release	​​Must be completed if any liens are shown on vehicle's title.
​Application for Duplicate Title (MVR-4)	​Must be notarized and completed exactly as the original.

Fees

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Fees

Name of Fee	Fee Amount
Duplicate Certificate of Title	$25.50
Duplicate Certificate of Title & Removal of Lien(s) or Duplicate Certificate of Title with Correction	$25.50
Duplicate title with reassignment	$92.25
Duplicate- Registration Cards	$25.50

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Last updated Jun. 30, 2024