October 9, 2022

Lost your vehicle title?

Are you needing to sell your car, but you've lost your original vehicle title?

Did you know you can apply for a certified copy of your vehicle title?  You can mail this form or hand deliver it to your nearest Texas DOT office:   

https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-34.pdf 

You'll need proof of ownership.  Here's a list of acceptable government issued photo identification options:

The following are the only acceptable forms of government issued photo ID for an Application for Certified Copy of Texas Title:
The department will accept an identification for up to 12 months after expiration.
If an individual other than the owner(s) is receiving the certified copy of title in-person, a valid photo ID of the recipient must be presented and written on page 1 of this form.
• Driver license or ID issued by a state or territory of the U.S., • Texas handgun license,
• U.S. or foreign passport,
• U.S. military ID,
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization ID,
• ID issued under a Status of Forces Agreement,
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security ID,
• U.S. Department of State ID,
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ID document.