You can apply for a New York replacement title in person or by mail. To make your application, download the application form and follow the instructions:

If you’re applying due to a name change, death of owner, or power of attorney, first read Section 4 for instructions

Complete and sign Sections 1 and 2

If submitting by mail, make copies of your proof of identity and enclose

If you’re applying due to a legal name change, you may also need to mail your certificate of marriage or divorce (check the instructions on the form). If you’re applying due to initiating power of attorney, you will need to mail your notarized power of attorney.

The fee for a duplicate title is $20. Make any checks or money orders payable to “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.” The mailing address for the Title Bureau (also listed at the top of the form) is:

TITLE BUREAU

PO Box 2750

Albany, NY 12220-0750

Note: Even if you submit your application in person, the DMV will mail you your replacement title.

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How long does it take to get a replacement title in New York?

Your New York replacement title will arrive by mail, and the bureau works to complete duplicate orders as soon as possible. Typically, your application will be processed within 72 hours and mailed thereafter.

When do you need a replacement title?

Your title is one of the most important documents associated with your car—you can’t sell a car or prove legal ownership without it. So if you can’t find your title or it’s damaged in any way, it’s time to get a replacement.

Complete the Application for Duplicate Title if your original title was:

Lost

Stolen

Illegible

Mutilated or damaged

Altered

Never received from the DMV

If you know where your original title is, do not apply for a replacement. As with your proof of registration and proof of insurance, keep your title in a secure and accessible place for when you need it.

If you’ve

paid off your car loan

and want the lienholder removed from the title, you’ll need to complete a New York lien release form, called Notice of Recorded Lien (MV-901).

You do not need a replacement title if you’ve completed your lien release form, although you’re welcome to get a “clean” one by mailing your original title, the lien release, and a $20 check or money order to the Title Bureau address listed above.

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