Nevada Duplicate Title: Fee, Form VP 012 and How to Apply

Who can get a duplicate title in Nevada?

The legal owner of a vehicle last titled in Nevada can apply, starting 30 days after the last title was issued. If a lender still holds a lien, the lender is the legal owner. When the owners’ names are joined by “and,” every owner must sign.

• Last titled in NevadaVP 012 only works for Nevada titles. Other states issue their own duplicates.
• 30 days after the last titleYou can apply once 30 days have passed since the last title was issued.
• All owners sign on “and”If the title used “and” between names, every owner signs the application.
• Notarized or DMV-witnessedSign in front of a notary, or in front of a DMV representative at the counter.
• Original signaturesPhotocopies aren’t accepted, and the form can’t be changed once signed.
• CompaniesAdd a company stamp or printed company name, plus an authorized signature and title.

What if there’s a loan on the car?

While you’re still paying the loan, the lender holds the title and is the one who orders a printed copy. Once a paper-title loan is paid off, you can apply yourself with the lender’s original notarized lien release. With an electronic title, the lender releases the lien and the DMV mails the title to you.

How do you apply for a duplicate title in Nevada?

Complete form VP 012, sign it in front of a notary or DMV staff, and pay the fee. Mail it, take it to a DMV office or AAA DMV counter, or apply online through Turbo Titles on DriveNV. The DMV mails the new title in about 2 to 3 weeks.

1. Fill in VP 012Use the Application for Duplicate Nevada Certificate of Title, with each owner’s Nevada license or ID number and date of birth.
2. Sign it the right wayBefore a notary, or in front of a DMV representative. Every owner signs if the title used “and.”
3. Add a lien release if neededAn original notarized VP 186 for a paid-off paper title.
4. Pay and submit$20 or $35 by check, money order or card (ADM 205). Add VP 265 to expedite.

How much does a Nevada duplicate title cost?

A duplicate title costs $20 when the vehicle stays in Nevada and the title goes to a Nevada address, and $35 when it’s sent out of state or the vehicle isn’t located or registered in Nevada. Expedited processing with form VP 265 costs extra.

Changing the owner at the same time is a different job with its own $28.50 fee. Our Nevada title transfer guide covers it.

After you get the duplicate title

Store the new title somewhere safe, because the old one is no longer valid. If the original turns up, return it to the DMV for disposal. Planning to sell? You’ll sign the new title over to the buyer.

Book a DMV appointment for your duplicate title

Applying at a DMV office lets staff witness your signature, so you can skip the notary. Booking is free on the DMV’s official scheduler. Pick an office below, or switch tabs to view, reschedule or cancel a booking.