How do I get a duplicate title in North Carolina?

If the vehicle was last titled in North Carolina

  1. Download and fill out the North Carolina Duplicate Title Application
  2. Submit the application
    • In person at the Division of Motor Vehicles
      • Time frame: 15 business days
      • Cost to obtain: $21.50
    • By mailing the application to:
    • N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
      3148 Mail Service Center
      Raleigh, NC 27699-3148
      • Time frame: 15 business days
      • Cost to obtain: $21.50

If the vehicle was last titled outside of North Carolina

The registered titled owner(s) of the vehicle must apply for a duplicate title through the state in which the vehicle was last titled.