You may apply for a duplicate vehicle title if your original title is lost, stolen, or damaged. A vehicle with a missing title cannot be bought or sold, so owners must apply for and obtain a replacement before they can sell their vehicle.

WHAT YOU NEED WHEN APPLYING FOR A DUPLICATE/REPLACEMENT TITLE

1. Complete the Application for Replacement of Iowa Certificate of Title to a Motor Vehicle.
2. If the vehicle has multiple ownerships, be sure to include the names of all title holders.
3. If your title shows a lienholder, the replacement application should be submitted by the lienholder or otherwise a notarized Cancellation of Security Interest form needs to be included with your application.

FEES

Along with your application form and the other materials, you must submit a $15 replacement title fee. Your local Iowa County Treasurers' Office can furnish details on accepted methods of payment.

SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

You can submit the application and fees for a replacement title at your Iowa County Treasurers' Office, or mail the package to:

Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Vehicle Services

Box 9278

Des Moines IA 50306-9278    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• For verification of information, the Iowa County Treasurers' Office imposes a five day waiting period for issue of replacement titles.
• See also Title Transfers, Replacing Your License, and Replacing your Registration.
• See also Address Changes and Bill of Sale.