Application for a
*** Department Use Only ***
Certified Copy
of Title
Use this form to apply for a certified copy of a Texas certificate of title for a motor vehicle. Applicant must be the owner, lienholder, or
verified agent of owner/lienholder. Mail this application and any required documents to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
(TxDMV) office listed on page 2, or you may bring this form and any required documents to a TxDMV Regional Service Center (see
page 2 for a list of offices).
Important: Even if a recorded lien has been paid in full, the lien remains on the department records until an application for
corrected title is filed to remove the lien. If the lien has not been removed, you must provide a release of lien. (See page 2,
Applicant Guidelines).
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Fee: $2.00 by mail or $5.45 in person. Mailed fees should be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order
payable to TxDMV. Do not mail cash. Temporary checks will not be accepted. Fees are non-refundable.
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Additional documents (e.g., release of lien or court documents) submitted with this application must be original documents. All
original documents submitted to a Regional Service Center will be returned following processing.
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Original signature(s) required. Applicant(s) must be the owner, lienholder, or verified agent of the owner or lienholder.
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Each person signing this form must provide a copy of current photo identification (state or U.S. government issued ID or foreign
passport). A verified agent of the owner or lienholder must also provide (1) a letter of signature authority on letterhead or printed
business card (letterhead or printed business card may be copies); and (2) a photo ID.
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A business or entity given a Power of Attorney must provide (1) a letter of signature authority on letterhead or printed business
card (letterhead or printed business card may be copies); and (2) a photo ID.
Type or print in black or blue ink
Year of Vehicle
Make of Vehicle
License Plate No.
Vehicle Identification Number
Title Document Number (if unknown, leave blank)
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the recorded owner, lienholder, or verified agent of the owner/lienholder of
the above described vehicle and that the original title covering said vehicle has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated. (In
case of joint ownership, all owners’ signatures and copies of photo ID are required.)
Printed legal name(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Original signature(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Printed legal name(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Original signature(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Printed legal name(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Original signature(s) of owner(s) / lienholder(s) / agent
Transportation Code §501.155 makes falsifying information on this application a third-degree felony.
Specify the person to receive the title. Name and mailing address information must be complete to process.
Name
Mailing Address
City
State
Zip
E-mail
Phone
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Control Number
Customer ID
DOB
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VTR-34 Rev 11/14
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