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Replacing a Lost Title in Louisiana

Since your title is proof that you are the legal owner of your vehicle, you should always store the document in a safe place. However, if you ever lose or damage your title, you can request a duplicate from the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV).
The following parties are allowed to request a duplicate title:
- The last registered owner of the vehicle.
- A person granted power of attorney for the last registered owner.
- A curator for the last registered owner if he or she is determined to be interdicted and thus incapable of handling the transaction.
- A bankruptcy trustee.
- The recorded lienholder for the vehicle.
- A representative for a corporation that has a legitimate interest in the vehicle.
To request a duplicate title, bring a completed Vehicle Application to your nearest OMV office. If you wish, you may change the following fields on your new title:
- Customer address
- Driver's license number
- Employer identification number (EIN)
- Secondary address
- Lienholder status
If there is an open lien on the vehicle, a notarized Affidavit of Non-Possession of Title by Lienholder must be completed by the lienholder. In this case, the duplicate title will be mailed to the lienholder after processing.
The OMV charges $18.50 to issue a duplicate title, plus an additional $8 handling fee.
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