Replacing a Lost Title in Virginia

If your title has become illegible, damaged, lost or stolen, you will need to order a replacement. A title is needed whenever you need to prove ownership of your car, such as when you are selling the vehicle or using it as collateral on a loan.

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can replace just about every vehicle-related document, including misplaced titles.

Applying for a Duplicate Title in VA

The DMV provides several convenient options: online or in person at your local VA DMV office.

Online

To apply online, you'll need to provide your:

Customer number (located on your driver's license or ID card).
Date of birth.
PIN.
Payment for the $15 replacement fee, payable by credit card.

In Person

To apply for a replacement title in person, you'll need to visit any customer service center and bring:

A completed Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles (Form VSA 66) OR a completed Application for Replacement and Substitute Titles (Form VSA 67).
- You will need to provide your Social Security number, any relevant lien information, and details about the vehicle.
- You can also get a copy in any Virginia DMV customer service office.
Bring your registration certificate, and either your license or photo ID.
Supporting documents such as a will or court order, if you are changing the title on an inherited car.
Payment for the $15 replacement title fee.

Miscellaneous Info

If your title has a lien, the replacement title will be sent to the lienholder. Otherwise, it will be given to you.
A replacement title invalidates the original title.

Making Corrections on Your Title

You can remove a deceased owner, remove or add a lien, change an address or change your name on a duplicate title.

Simply check the correct box at the top of the application form to indicate the change and include the requested supporting documents.

Removing Deceased Owners

If you are a joint owner of a vehicle and have rights of survivorship, you can get a sustitute title in your name after supplying the existing title and a notarized death certificate. If you are changing the title because you have been bequeathed a car through a will or through probate, you will need to supply the will or a court order.

Change Your Name

When changing your name on a title, you will need to update your drivers license first. From there, you can:

Complete an Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles (Form VSA 66).
Supply legal documents that show the name change, such as your:
- Marriage certificate.
- Divorce decree.
- Court order.
Pay the $15 substitute title fee.

Change Your Address

You are required to update the address on your drivers license first. You'll need to:

Complete the Address Change Notification (Form ISD 01) if you have not already updated your address.
Fill out the Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles (Form VSA 66).
Pay the $15 fee.

For more information, view our page about Changing Your Address.

Forms

ISD 01: Address Change Request; Use this form to update your address with the Virginia DMV when you move.

VSA 66: Application for Supplemental and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles; Submit this form to the DMV to request a lien transfer OR supplemental lien on your VA vehicle title.