Texas Department of Motor Vehicles · Texas form
Fill out Form VTR-34
Application for a Certified Copy of Title Rev 06/26
From TxDMV: Apply for a Certified Copy of Texas Title for a motor vehicle when the original Texas Certificate of Title is lost, stolen, or mutilated. Source
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Who may apply. The applicant (the person signing) must be the owner or lienholder on the department’s motor vehicle record, or an authorized agent of the owner/lienholder. Source
Facts from the official source
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| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles | Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Title (TxDMV) |
| Edition | Rev 06/26 | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34, page 1 footer. |
| Current revision | TxDMV's Forms listing links this exact PDF under "Application for Certified Copy of Title (VTR-34)"; the PDF served at that link prints Rev 06/26. | TxDMV Forms (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) TxDMV Forms listing, entry "Application for Certified Copy of Title (VTR-34)" (links /sites/default/files/form_files/Form_VTR-34.pdf). |
| Where it is submitted | Submitted in person or by mail to a TxDMV Regional Service Center. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Information. |
| Mailing address | By mail: only to the Wichita Falls Regional Service Center, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 1601-A Southwest Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302, with the $2.00 fee, copy of ID(s) and any other documentation. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 2, Application by Mail. |
| Fee printed on the form | $2.00 by mail or $5.45 in person. Mailed fees by personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to the TxDMV; fees are non-refundable. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Application Checklist. |
| Photo ID | A copy of acceptable government-issued photo ID for each recorded owner and/or agent; IDs must be valid and expired not more than 12 months. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Application Checklist. |
| Signatures | Original signature(s) in black or blue ink, unless electronically signed; for a jointly owned vehicle, each owner signs or a power of attorney is required for each owner. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Application Checklist. |
| Release of lien | An original, signed release of lien is required if a lien is shown on the department’s record; photocopies, scans, faxes and emails are not acceptable. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Application Checklist; page 2, Lien on Title Record. |
| Who may apply | The applicant (the person signing) must be the owner or lienholder on the department’s motor vehicle record, or an authorized agent of the owner/lienholder. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Information. |
| Official instructions | Applicant identification requirements, acceptable photo IDs, lien release rules and mail or in-person filing details are printed on page 2 of the form. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Application Checklist. |
| Documents | No documents submitted to a TxDMV Regional Service Center will be returned. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Information. |
| Effect | A Certified Copy of Texas Title replaces the original Texas Certificate of Title and any previously issued Certified Copy. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 1, Information. |
| Mail processing time | Allow at least 15 days to receive the Certified Copy of Title when mailing an application; application tracking is unavailable. | Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), page 2, Application by Mail. |
What is on the form
- Application Checklist
- Acknowledgement boxes for the fee, photo ID, original signatures, release of lien and signature authority requirements. Form VTR-34, page 1
- Vehicle Information
- VIN, year, make, body style, model, title/document number and Texas license plate number. Form VTR-34, page 1
- Recipient Information
- Name, mailing address, email and phone of the person to whom the certified copy will be given or mailed. Form VTR-34, page 1
- Government Issued Identification
- ID type, issuing state or country, ID number and expiration date for up to four IDs. Form VTR-34, page 1
- Certification
- Signatures, printed names and dates of the applicant/owner and any additional applicants/owners. Form VTR-34, page 1
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Rev 06/26.
Sources
- Get a Copy of Your Vehicle Title (TxDMV) Retrieved .
- TxDMV Forms (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) Retrieved .
- Form VTR-34 (Rev 06/26), official PDF Retrieved .
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