Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to turn in my damaged car title? Yes, you should turn in your damaged or mutilated car title to the OK MVD to receive a duplicate car title. You may send your damaged car title along with your application materials for a car title replacement to:

Oklahoma Tax Commission

Motor Vehicle Division

2501 North Lincoln Boulevard

Oklahoma City, OK 73194

You may also apply for a duplicate title at a local tag agency.

How do I file a police report if my car title was stolen? To report a stolen car title, you are encouraged to file a police report at the nearest police station. If your car title information is found to be stolen, then you may be protected from unlawful use of your vehicle and personal information. Your application for a replacement car title must be signed and notarized by a Notary Public. Contact the Oklahoma Tax Commission at 405-521-3217 for more information regarding stolen car title replacement.

You must supply either an Oklahoma car registration or proof of out of state residency to obtain a duplicate car title.

How do I obtain a salvaged car title? To get a salvage car title in the state of Oklahoma, the damage to a vehicle must be between 60 percent and 79 percent of the current market value. Your insurance company or insurance agent must submit a request for a Salvage title. You may get a copy of salvage car title from the Oklahoma Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division or at any tag agency located throughout the state. The salvage title fee is $4, although fees are subject to change.

You may transfer car title between states at your local Oklahoma tag agency.

How do I transfer my car title if I lost the original? If you are the owner of a motor vehicle and have lost a car title that has been assigned to you, then you may apply for a new one. To apply for a new title, you must fill out an Affidavit for Transfer of Ownership Following Loss of Assigned Oklahoma Title. Along with this application, you must also provide proof of ownership such as a notarized bill of sale. You must have the application notarized.

You may apply to transfer title at any motor license agency or by mail to the Oklahoma Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division.

To transfer your RV title, supply this information and documentation to an Oklahoma tag agency along with your title fee.

How long does it take to receive my replacement car title after ordering online? You may not order an OK duplicate car title online. You may apply for car title replacement by mail or at a local tag agency. Once your application is processed and approved, you will receive your car title replacement. The MVD recommends that you apply for a replacement car title at a local tag agency since it may be faster.

If a family member dies and leaves his or her car to me, how do I switch over the title? If a deceased relative bequeaths a vehicle to you in his or her will, you will be responsible for transferring the title to your name. The will must have been probated in order for you to be able to transfer title documentation into your name. You will have to present the court documents stating that the vehicle was left to you as well as the death certificate at a local tag agency. If the vehicle was left to you and there was no will and no other claim, then you can apply for a title transfer at a tag agency. Bring the deceased s death certificate with you.

You may apply for an original title at an Oklahoma tag agency or through the Motor Vehicle Division by mailing the forms and appropriate fees.

The mailing fee only applies if you are mailing your application to the MVD. If you apply in person at a tag agency, then you will not have to pay a mailing fee. Make your fees payable to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Fees are subject to change.

What documents do I need to present for a replacement car title? To get an Oklahoma duplicate title you will need to submit an Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title for Vehicle/Boat/Motor either in person at a tag agency or send it in to the Oklahoma Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division. If you are an out-of-state resident, you must include proof of out-of-state residency such as a car registration, utility bill, bank statement or other official form of mail. Oklahoma residents also must include the registration decal number in the application. All applications must be signed and notarized by a Notary Public.

Many of the forms needed to be completed to apply for Oklahoma car title transfer are available on the Oklahoma Tax Commission website.

What forms must I fill out for a duplicate car title? To get an Oklahoma duplicate title, you will need to fill out an Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title for Vehicle/Boat/Motor either in person at a tag agency or send it in to the Oklahoma Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division. If you are an out-of-state resident, you must also provide a form showing proof of out-of-state residency such as a car registration, utility bill, bank statement or other type of official mail. The application must be signed and notarized by a Notary Public.

What if the original is located after my car title replacement has been issued? If you locate your original title after you have been issued a car title replacement, the original car title is now void. You are not required to return it to the DMV, however, be sure to keep it separate from your duplicate car title.

You may apply for a motorcycle title transfer at a local tag agency.

When should I complete a Bill of Sale? A bill of sale document is usually completed when one private parting is buying or selling a motor vehicle to another private party. In lieu of a bill of sale, drivers may obtain a Declaration of Vehicle Sale price from the Oklahoma Tax Commission website. It can be used in cases where a contract or bill of sale cannot be obtained.

Where can I mail my request for a replacement title? You may send your application materials for a car title replacement to:

Oklahoma Tax Commission

Motor Vehicle Division

2501 North Lincoln Boulevard

Oklahoma City, OK 73194

You may also apply for a duplicate title at a local tag agency.

The OK MVD requires that you submit proof of liability car insurance when apply for an original title or to transfer car title.