Duplicate Title Instructions

Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled in California
 
    The registered owner of the vehicle must download and fill out the California Duplicate Title Application REG 227 form. 
     
    You can do one of the following options: 
  
 

• Bring the California Duplicate Title Application to the Department of Motor Vehicles OR 
• Mail the California Duplicate Title Application to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

 
                   Time frame to get the title: 2-6 Weeks
                   Cost to obtain: $18
 
Getting a duplicate title when you have a California DMV issued Junk Certificate
 
    The registered owner of the vehicle must also fill out the California Reassignment REG 262.
 
Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled outside of California
 
   The registered owner of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled in.