Ordering a Duplicate Vehicle Title Online in California: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hello, friends! Today we’re going to talk about what to do if you’ve lost your California certificate of title. Misplacing a title can sometimes lead folks into a panic, and for good reason – without a title, there’s no legal proof of ownership. Not to mention that if you’re thinking of selling your vehicle, it’s near impossible to do so without this all-important legal document.

But fret not: eTags makes ordering a duplicate title in the state of California a simple and easy process. So if you can’t find that document, or if you’ve spilled your morning coffee on it, or if you’ve made a mistake while signing it over…we’ve got your back. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to remedy this conundrum with very little hassle.

How to order a duplicate vehicle title in California online.

1. Head over to our homepage and select California as your state of residence
2. Click on Replace Lost Title and then Continue
3. Verify that your name appears on the California-issued title that’s been lost or damaged. Please note that only the legal owner (with their name listed on the title) can apply for a duplicate document.
4. Enter your California license plate number and the last three digits of your Vin or enter your full VIN (vehicle identification number)
5. Confirm your vehicle information. Here you will be asked to provide the following details:
   1. License plate number
   2. Vehicle type (sedan, SUV, truck, etc)
   3. Vehicle make
   4. Vehicle year

1. Complete the Registered Owner information. For an individual, this will be first and last name as it appears on the title, while for a business, it will be the full company name as appears on the title
2. Select the reason for your replacement. Your options will be:
   1. Lost
   2. Stolen
   3. Never received from the DMV
3. Provide your contact information. This includes both email address and phone number
4. Fill in your shipping address. If your shipping address is different than the address on file with the DMV, you will be asked to provide this address as well
5. Confirm that the address you’ve supplied is indeed correct
6. Look over your order summary. Here you will see the information you’ve supplied:
   1. Email
   2. Phone
   3. Plate number
   4. Vehicle
   5. Address

If everything is correct, go ahead and click Checkout. Otherwise, there is the option here to edit all of the above if necessary.

12. On your checkout page you will have the opportunity to choose your form of payment:
    1. Credit card
    2. PayPal
    3. Affirm

Enter your payment details, review our terms and conditions, and click Place Order.

And there you have it, friends, the straightforward process of ordering a replacement vehicle title in California online with eTags. And of course, if at any point you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’ve got a team of dedicated title specialists ready to lend a hand. Because as always, at eTags, we’re here to help!