Duplicate Title Instructions
Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled in North Carolina
The registered owner of the vehicle must follow these steps:
1. Download and fill out the North Carolina Duplicate Title Application.
  
2. You can do one of the following options:
  
-  Bring the application to the Division of Motor Vehicles. 
Time frame to get the title: All Title Applications must age 15 Business Days
Cost to obtain: $15
  
-  Mail the application to the Division of Motor Vehicles. 
N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
3148 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-3148
  
Time frame to get the title: All Title Applications must age 15 Business Days
Cost to obtain: $15
  
Getting a duplicate title when the vehicle was last titled outside of North Carolina
 The registered owner of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled in.   
  





