To replace a lost, stolen or damaged New York title, order a duplicate for $20 online, by mail with form MV-902, or at a DMV office. In every case the title is printed in Albany and mailed to you; you can’t pick it up at an office.
Ordering online
It’s the fastest option. You can order online if:
- You’re the owner
- Your current U.S. address is on file with the DMV
- The vehicle is registered and titled in New York
- Nothing else on the title needs to change
You can’t order online if a title was processed in the last 15 days, you want a duplicate to remove a lien, the owner has died, or you’re using a power of attorney. Online orders can only be cancelled the same day.
Ordering by mail
Send:
- MV-902, completed and signed
- A photocopy of proof of identity (for example, your NY driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID, or another item from form ID-82)
- A $20 personal check or money order to “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”. Don’t send cash.
Mail to Title Bureau, New York State DMV, PO Box 2750, Albany, NY 12220-0750. Originals aren’t returned.
Ordering at a DMV office
Bring MV-902, original proof of identity and the $20 fee. A current NY license, permit or non-driver ID (expired no more than 2 years) proves identity and age. An appointment is recommended.
Filling in MV-902
- Top boxes: tick any that apply: new address, name change, owner deceased, power of attorney, or a lien release enclosed.
- Section 1: owner and vehicle details: VIN, year, make, plate and current mailing address.
- Section 2, certification: sign to confirm the title was lost, destroyed or damaged.
- Sections 3 and 4: proof of identity, and extra documents if your name changed, the owner died, or someone signs with a power of attorney.
Where it gets mailed
The title goes to the address on the title record. If your vehicle is registered to you, change your address first, then order. USPS forwarding may not forward DMV mail. Questions: Title Services Bureau, 1-518-486-4714.
Selling?
Wait for the duplicate, then sign it over. See registering a car bought privately in New York.