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 North Dakota Title and Registration SFN 2872 form, making sure to indicate on the form that you are applying for a duplicate title.
2. Once completed, you must have the application form properly notarized.
3. If your original title is damaged or mutilated, you must return the original title when applying for a replacement.
4. If your title shows a lien holder, you must include a completed and SFN 2876 Release of Lien by Legal Owner form with your application. The form may be requested online, or at your local contract office.

FEES

Along with your application form and the other materials, you must submit a fee of $5 for duplicate title and $2 for registration card. Checks and money orders should be payable to the North Dakota Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Personal checks must include your name, address, date of birth, and driver license number.

SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

You can submit the application and fees for a duplicate title at your local motor vehicle division, or mail the package to:

North Dakota Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division
608 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505-0780    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If more than two weeks have passed since you applied for a replacement title, you can to check the status of the application by calling (701) 328 2725
• See also Title Transfers, Replacing Your License, and Replacing your Registration.
• See also Address Changes and Bill of Sale.