Duplicate title
How to replace a lost or stolen title in Louisiana
Here’s exactly what to bring: Duplicate title
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General guidance to help you avoid a second trip, not legal advice. Requirements can vary by situation, and we confirm the specifics for your case in office.
How it works
Your title is lost, it got damaged, or you never received it, and now you need it to sell, to transfer, or just to have on hand.
A duplicate title is the official replacement for the original. Here is how to get one without the runaround.
Confirm you are the owner
Bring your photo ID and your vehicle details: the VIN, the plate number, or the previous title number. Any of those help us find the record and confirm the title is yours to replace.
State why you need a replacement
Lost, stolen, or damaged, we record the reason. If a lost or stolen affidavit is needed, we can notarize it for you right here.
Clear any old lien first
If there used to be a loan on the vehicle and it is paid off, bring the lien release. That lets the duplicate come out clean, without the old lender still listed.
We submit the duplicate request
We prepare and process the application so the replacement title gets issued to you.
Common questions
What if I am not sure of my title number?
That is okay. The VIN or the license plate number is usually enough for us to find your record. Bring whatever you have and we will work from there.
Can you notarize the lost-title affidavit here?
Yes. We can notarize a lost or stolen affidavit on the spot, so you do not have to track down a notary somewhere else first.
There is an old loan listed on my title. Does that matter?
It can. If the loan is paid off, bring the lien release so the new title issues without the old lender still attached. If you do not have the release, call us and we will talk through how to get it.
Can I sell the car while the title is missing?
You will want the duplicate first, because the buyer needs a valid title signed over to them. Get the replacement, then you are free to sell. We can often handle the duplicate and the sale paperwork together.
I only need a copy for my records. Is that the same thing?
A duplicate title is the official replacement, not a photocopy. If you only need to confirm details, call us and we will tell you the simplest way to get what you need.
Curious what this costs? Add up 88 Title’s service fees. The $23 public tag fee is always shown as its own line.