Replacing a Lost Title in Connecticut

Replacing a Lost Title in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows residents to apply to replace a lost title. The Specialized Registry Services, based in Wethersfield, processes all requests for a new vehicle titles and lost vehicle titles. The same process can be followed for people who may have a damaged vehicle title or if they are the victims of a stolen title.

Continue reading this page for all the information you need about obtaining a replacement copy of your vehicle title.

How to Get a Duplicate Connecticut Title

NOTE: Duplicate titles are only granted to owners on record, so if a lien holder―such as a bank or credit union―was listed on the original title, you also need to obtain a lien release from the lender.

If you lose the title to your vehicle, you can order a duplicate by mail or in person at your local Connecticut DMV office. You'll need to:

  • Complete an Online Request for Duplicate Certificate of Title Application (Form H-6B), which will arrive in the mail. DMV staff will enter the title number on your application.
    • The application needs to have Section 1 and 3 filled out completely, and have the signature of the owner(s).
    • If applicable it must have the signatures of the lienholder, or the owners legal representative (with authorizing documentation).
  • Submit a $25 duplicate title fee.
  • Show identification when picking up the title.
  • Lien release letter (if required).
  • Visit your local DMV office or mail everything to the following address:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Specialized Registry Services
60 State St.
Wethersfield, CT 06161

Your title will be mailed to the title owner and/or lienholder.

NOTE: The DMV does not send or accept electronic title or lienholder forms at this time.

What if the vehicle is 20 years old or less?

If a vehicle is 20 years old or less, a duplicate title can be issued at anyConnecticut Hub Office statewide or Limited Service Office, with the exception of Putnam, which doesn't process or replace lost vehicle titles.

Add/Remove Lien From Title

To add a lienholder to a replacement title, you'll need to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Specialized Registry Services
60 State St.
Wethersfield, CT 06161

The new title will be sent to the new lienholder.

To remove a lienholder, your lienholder must sign a release that is attached to the official application for a duplicate title.

NOTE: If the lien is more than 10 years old and you have trouble locating the original lienholder, you can fill out a Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit (Form H-115) that will constitute a lien release.

Name Change on Your Title

You'll need a variety of forms to complete a name change, including:

  • Your original/signed certificate of title indicating a change of name on the reverse side.
  • A release from lienholder for transfer purposes only, if a lien still applies.
  • A Request for Report of Sale/Transfer of Non-Titled Motor Vehicle (Form Q-1) that indicates a name change, if the vehicle is older than 20 years old.
  • An Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (Form H-13B).
    • Add information about any joint/co-owners/common ownership, and date of birth of all parties.
  • A current Connecticut insurance ID card with the name of registered vehicle owner.
  • Any legal documentation about the name change, such as a
    • Marriage or civil union certificate.
    • Divorce decree.
    • Judge's order for a legal name change.
  • Any applicable title fees (see above).

For more information about name changes, please view our page about Changing Your Name.

Forms

H-13B
Application for Registration and Certificate of Title
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles' application for vehicle title and registration.
H-115
Motor Vehicle Ownership Affidavit
Submit to the Connecticut DMV when you need to verify ownership of a vehicle you don't have a title or lien release for.
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