Lost title or registration

Learn how to replace a vehicle title or registration if you lose it or it is damaged.

Before you get started

You can replace your vehicle title or registration if you lose it or it gets damaged. Replacement fees vary.

Replace a lost or damaged vehicle title

If you're still making payments on your vehicle, the lienholder must apply for the title.

We mail titles within 6-8 weeks. If you need it sooner, apply for a Quick Title (see below for details).

1. Complete an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form

• Print the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form on white paper.
• Have all the registered owners sign the form in the presence of a notary public.
• Please add an additional page with the name and address where you would like us to mail the title.

2. Mail or bring the completed form and fee to an office

Choose the option that meets your needs.

Get your title in 4-6 weeks

Visit a vehicle licensing office to have your title mailed to you within 4-6 weeks.

• Replacement titles for vehicles cost $35.50
• Replacement titles for trailers cost $35.50
• Replacement titles for boats cost $26.75

Get your title right away

Visit a Quick Title office get your title before you leave, or have it mailed immediately.

• Replacement titles for vehicles cost $85.50
• Replacement titles for trailers cost $85.50
• Replacement titles for boats cost $76.75

Please note, Quick Titles are not available for:

• Vehicles or boats that have been reported stolen
• Vehicles or boats that have been destroyed by insurance or by wreckers
• Vehicles with "WA rebuilt" on the title

Replace a lost or damaged vehicle registration

To replace a lost or damaged vehicle registration, you must complete and submit the Affidavit of Loss section of the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest form.

• If replacing a lost title, all registered owners must sign this form in the presence of a notary public.
• If replacing a lost registration, one registered owner must sign this form in the presence of a notary public.
  • If signing at a vehicle licensing office, a vehicle licensing agent can take the place of a notary.