A duplicate title is obtained when the original title has been lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or becomes illegible. The duplicate title is printed with the word “DUPLICATE” on its face. When a duplicate title is issued, the original title becomes void. In the event the original title is located, destroy it to ensure it is not used in the sale or transfer of ownership of the vehicle. When purchasing a duplicate title, you must provide an unexpired photo ID (e.g., driver's license, state-issued ID, school, military, bank card, passport, probation card, work ID, membership card).
A duplicate title may be purchased using any of the options below:
myBMV.com BMV Branch BMV Connect Kiosk BMV Full or Partial Service Provider By U.S. Mail
Submit the following via U.S. Mail:
- Completed Application for Certificate of Title For A Vehicle - State Form 205 or Application for Certificate of Watercraft Title – State Form 38529, and
- An unexpired photo ID, and
- A check, cashier’s check or money order payable to BMV in the amount of $15.00
(Personal checks will not be accepted with an out-of-state address.)
Documents must be mailed to:
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
100 N. Senate Ave., Room N411
Indianapolis, IN 46204