Title Replacement Cost by State
Lost your car title? Here's what it costs to replace in every state — and why it's almost always worth doing before you sell.
- $25Average fee
- $4Cheapest (AZ)
- 8Same-day states
- 25Allow no-title scrap sales
A Missing Title Costs You About $160
Cars sold without a title through Reap My Ride go for about $160 less on average — buyers take on legal risk and extra paperwork. In 49 of the 49 states with a published fee, a replacement title costs less than that.
The math
- No-title discount
- −$160
- Average replacement fee
- −$25
- You come out ahead by
- +$135
Duplicate Title Fees by State
Select a state for details and a link to the official source.
Alabama$155–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: Form MVT 12-1A required
Alabama allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Alaska$157–14 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: 7–14 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: Apply at DMV or by mail
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Alaska allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Arizona$4⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $4 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$156
Notes: Visit MVD with ID and VIN
Arizona allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Arkansas$10Minimum three weeksNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $10 · Processing: Minimum three weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$150
Notes: Notarized affidavit may be needed
Arkansas allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
California$283–6 weeksNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $28 · Processing: 3–6 weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$132
Notes: REG 227 form at DMV
California allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Colorado$8.20⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $8.20 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$151.80
Notes: VIN verification may be required
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Colorado allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Connecticut$25Up to 20 business days online; up to 90 days by mailNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $25 · Processing: Up to 20 business days online; up to 90 days by mail · Net vs. selling without a title: +$135
Notes: Emissions test may be required
Connecticut allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Delaware$507–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $50 · Processing: 7–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$110
Notes: Visit DMV with photo ID
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Delaware allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Florida$75.257–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $75.25 · Processing: 7–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$84.75
Notes: Visit tax collector office
Florida allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Georgia$83–5 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $8 · Processing: 3–5 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$152
Notes: Apply online or in-person
Georgia allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Hawaii$105–7 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $10 · Processing: 5–7 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$150
Notes: Apply at county DMV office
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Hawaii allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Idaho$145–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $14 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$146
Notes: Visit county assessor
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Idaho allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Illinois$502–4 weeksNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $50 · Processing: 2–4 weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$110
Notes: VSD 190 form, possible VIN inspection
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Illinois allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Indiana$15⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: Visit BMV branch with ID
Indiana allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Iowa$255–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $25 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$135
Notes: County treasurer office
Iowa allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Kansas$105–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $10 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$150
Notes: Visit county treasurer
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Kansas allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Kentucky$6Mailed from Frankfort within 3-4 business daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $6 · Processing: Mailed from Frankfort within 3-4 business days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$154
Notes: County clerk with ID
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Kentucky allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Louisiana$68.507–14 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $68.50 · Processing: 7–14 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$91.50
Notes: Notarized affidavit required
Louisiana allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Maine$337–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $33 · Processing: 7–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$127
Notes: Visit BMV office
Maine allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Maryland$40Same-day service may be available at a branch (not guaranteed)No-title sale: no
Replacement fee: $40 · Processing: Same-day service may be available at a branch (not guaranteed) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$120
Notes: Visit MVA with ID and VIN
Maryland generally requires a title to sell — replacing it is usually the best move.
Massachusetts$25Up to 10 business days by mailNo-title sale: no
Replacement fee: $25 · Processing: Up to 10 business days by mail · Net vs. selling without a title: +$135
Notes: RMV Form T-1 required
Massachusetts generally requires a title to sell — replacing it is usually the best move.
Michigan$15About 14 days by mail ($20 instant title same day at SOS office)No-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: About 14 days by mail ($20 instant title same day at SOS office) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: Visit Secretary of State office
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Michigan allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Minnesota$21.50⚡ Most deputy registrars print same day; otherwise mailed from central officeNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $21.50 · Processing: Most deputy registrars print same day; otherwise mailed from central office · Net vs. selling without a title: +$138.50
Notes: Visit DVS office or deputy registrar
Minnesota allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Mississippi$95–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $9 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$151
Notes: County tax collector
Mississippi allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Missouri$17.50Mailed (not same day per DOR page)No-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $17.50 · Processing: Mailed (not same day per DOR page) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$142.50
Notes: Visit license office with ID
Missouri allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Montana$10.305–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $10.30 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$149.70
Notes: County treasurer office
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Montana allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Nebraska$145–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $14 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$146
Notes: County treasurer or DMV
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Nebraska allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Nevada$20Mailed in approximately 2-3 weeksNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $20 · Processing: Mailed in approximately 2-3 weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$140
Notes: Visit DMV with VIN and ID
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Nevada allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
New Hampshire$255–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $25 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$135
Notes: Town clerk office
New Hampshire allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
New Jersey$608-12 weeks by mailNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $60 · Processing: 8-12 weeks by mail · Net vs. selling without a title: +$100
Notes: MVC Form BA-49
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether New Jersey allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
New MexicoSee DMV5–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: not published — check with the DMV · Processing: 5–10 days
Notes: MVD office with VIN
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether New Mexico allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
New York$20Printed next business day and mailed (not issued at DMV office)No-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $20 · Processing: Printed next business day and mailed (not issued at DMV office) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$140
Notes: DMV Form MV-902
New York allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
North Carolina$25.50Duplicate requests must age 15 days before processingNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $25.50 · Processing: Duplicate requests must age 15 days before processing · Net vs. selling without a title: +$134.50
Notes: DMV office with ID
North Carolina allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
North Dakota$5⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $5 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$155
Notes: County or DOT office
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether North Dakota allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Ohio$18⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $18 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$142
Notes: Clerk of courts or BMV
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Ohio allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Oklahoma$115–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $11 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$149
Notes: Tag agency with ID and VIN
Oklahoma allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Oregon$1012–4 weeksNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $101 · Processing: 2–4 weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$59
Notes: DMV Form 735-226
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Oregon allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Pennsylvania$722–4 weeksNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $72 · Processing: 2–4 weeks · Net vs. selling without a title: +$88
Notes: PennDOT Form MV-38
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Pennsylvania allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Rhode Island$52.505–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $52.50 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$107.50
Notes: DMV with VIN and ID
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Rhode Island allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
South Carolina$15⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: SCDMV or county office
South Carolina allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
South Dakota$105–7 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $10 · Processing: 5–7 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$150
Notes: County treasurer
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether South Dakota allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Tennessee$115–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $11 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$149
Notes: County clerk office
Tennessee allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Texas$5.455–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $5.45 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$154.55
Notes: County tax office, Form VTR-34
Texas allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Utah$6⚡ Same dayNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $6 · Processing: Same day · Net vs. selling without a title: +$154
Notes: DMV office or online portal
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Utah allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Vermont$4210–14 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $42 · Processing: 10–14 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$118
Notes: DMV Form VD-012
Vermont allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Virginia$155–10 daysNo-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: DMV office or by mail
Virginia allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Washington$39.504-6 weeks standard (Quick Title $89.50 same day)No-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $39.50 · Processing: 4-6 weeks standard (Quick Title $89.50 same day) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$120.50
Notes: DOL office or by mail
Washington allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
West Virginia$155–10 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: 5–10 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: DMV office with ID
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether West Virginia allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
Wisconsin$207-10 business days (online)No-title sale: yes
Replacement fee: $20 · Processing: 7-10 business days (online) · Net vs. selling without a title: +$140
Notes: DMV Form MV1, online available
Wisconsin allows some junk cars to be sold without a title. See the options.
Wyoming$155–7 daysNo-title sale: check DMV
Replacement fee: $15 · Processing: 5–7 days · Net vs. selling without a title: +$145
Notes: County clerk office
We couldn't confirm from an official source whether Wyoming allows no-title scrap sales. Check with the DMV, or replace the title to be safe.
No state matches that search.
Standard duplicate title fee for a passenger vehicle, including mandatory add-on fees, checked against official state sources in October 2026. Fees change — confirm with your state before applying.
What This Means When You Sell
It almost always pays to get a title
In 49 of 49 states the replacement fee is less than the ~$160 no-title discount. On average you come out $135 ahead.
8 states offer same-day titles
Arizona, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Utah can issue a duplicate the same day in person.
25 states allow no-title scrap sales
Many states let you sell a junk car without a title under certain conditions, usually with registration, ID and a signed statement. How it works.
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