1. Contact the lienholder and request them to send the title to you.
2. When you pay off the loan in full, the lienholder will normally send you the title unless there is a specific procedure established by your local DMV in which case, you will have to follow that.
3. Include any documents required by your state, such as a lien release form or a satisfaction of lien.
Option 2: Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
1. Visit or contact your local DMV in person, by mail, or online.
2. Fill out the request form for a duplicate or corrected title.
3. Pay the required fees.
4. If there is an online portal provided by your state, you may be able to initiate the request online and then pick up the duplicate title at the nearest DMV office or have it delivered to your address.
Be prepared to provide the following information when requesting a duplicate title:
- Your name and address
- The vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The date the lien was paid off
- A copy of the lien release document, if applicable
