A Guide to Common Vehicle Title Problems

I don’t have the title for this vehicle. What can I do?

1. Obtain a duplicate title
   If you have lost or damaged Vehicle title, a duplicate title can be obtained through your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
   
   We put together a resource page to guide you to your local state DMV site.

   Find Your Title Issued State

2. In the state of California, if you have registered and titled the vehicle in your name, but have lost your title the Reg 262 and Reg 227 will be accepted in place of the title. Only your local DMV will issue the original forms. ** Any liens must be satisfied**

3. If you live in Washington, the Affidavit in Lieu of title with an original Odometer Disclosure will be accepted in place of the title. Only your local DMV will issue the original forms. ** Any liens must be satisfied **

How can I Transfer Title to my name?

Per local title issued state requirements; payment can only be issued to the owner listed on the front of the title.

Good news is that a vehicle title can be transferred into your name through your local DMV or Tag Agency.

Find Your State

Note: If the title belongs to a licensed dealer we may purchase the vehicle on the title that was reassigned. The dealership must provide a current dealer license.

My Car is still Financed. Can you buy it?

CarBrain offers the option to work with your financial institution directly if the following requirements are met:

• The confirmed offer is $1,000.00 or higher.

• Loan balance must be equal or less than the confirmed offer amount.

• The finance company must provide a Letter of Guarantee or a Payoff Letter including required vehicle information.