How do I get a duplicate title in District of Columbia?

If the vehicle was last titled in District of Columbia

  1. Download and fill out the District of Columbia Duplicate Title Application
  2. Submit the application
    • In person at the Department of Motor Vehicles
      • Time frame: 10 business days
      • Cost to obtain: $26
    • By mailing the application to:
      • DC DMV
        P.O. Box 90120
        Washington, DC, 20090
        • Time frame: 10 business days
        • Cost to obtain: $26

If the vehicle was last titled outside of District of Columbia

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