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When donating a car it is necessary to transfer ownership. Various states have different regulations on how this is done. This page is a collection of actual references from various state web sites.

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1. How can I obtain a duplicate registration certificate?

2. How do I get a clear title/release a lien?

3. How do I apply for a "salvage" title?

4. How do I change the address on my registration?

5. How do I replace a mutilated/lost/destroyed certificate of title?

 

1. How can I obtain a duplicate registration certificate?

This also can be done via postal mail or your local Office

• Send your written request that includes the VIN, license plate number, make, model, and proof of insurance.
• A check or money order made payable to the Department of Public Safety in the amount of $12.00

OR you may take this same information plus your driver 's license to your local Office of Motor Vehicles . Fees may vary at the local office .

Acceptable methods of payment ( Section IV, Policy 61.00 ) for vehicle registration transactions are as follows:

• Personal or Business Checks (A drivers license number must be included or your check will be returned)
• Cashiers Checks
• Money Orders
• Cash (Please do not send cash through the mail)

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2. How do I get a clear title/release a lien?

In order to obtain a clear Louisiana title for a vehicle with a lien, it will be necessary to submit the following items(This can be done via postal mail or your local office ):

• Vehicle application form DPSMV1799 properly completed to show no lien and signed by vehicle owner.
• The original Louisiana title issued for the vehicle showing the release of lien.
• A copy of the current Louisiana registration certificate, if available.
• If the lien is not released on the title, it will be necessary to submit a satisfaction of lien executed by the lienholder. The lien satisfaction must be submitted on company letterhead and must include name, address, and telephone number of the lienholder.
• A check or money order in the amount of $26.50 for title and handling fee. Fees may vary at the local office . Please indicate driver 's license number of responsible party on all personal and company checks. Companies/Corporations may also indicate the federal employee identification number (EIN).

Acceptable methods of payment ( Section IV, Policy 61.00 ) for vehicle registration transactions are as follows:

• Personal or Business Checks (A drivers license number must be included or your check will be returned)
• Cashiers Checks
• Money Orders
• Cash (Please do not send cash through the mail)

All documents and fees must be submitted simultaneously.

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3. How do I apply for a "salvage" title?

When, as a result of an insurance settlement, a motor vehicle is declared to be a total loss, the insurance company, its authorized agent or the vehicle owner must apply for a salvage title within thirty (30) days from the settlement of the property damage claim. A salvage title is issued in the name of the insurance company, its authorized agent or vehicle owner who may dismantle, sell, rebuild or restore the salvaged vehicle.

The following items must be submitted before a salvage title can be issued:

1. A completed vehicle application form (DPSMV1799) with the words "Salvage Title" written across face of application.

2. The properly assigned title or manufacturer 's statement of origin with the words "Salvage Title" written across face of title or statement of origin.

3. A copy of the proof of loss from the insurance company.

4. A UCC-1 financing statement or security agreement to record lien (if applicable).

5. A notarized authorization from the insurance company naming the agent and including a complete description of vehicle (model year, make, body style and complete vehicle identification number of the vehicle), if the vehicle is being titled in the name of the insurance company 's authorized agent 's name.

6. Disclosure of salvage vehicle form.

7. Check or money order made payable to the Office of Motor Vehicles to include $18.50 title fee, $8.00 (Fees may vary) handling fee, and if a lien is to be recorded, you must submit a completed UCC-1 or Security Agreement showing a full description of the vehicle. When a UCC instrument is submitted to record a lien, include a $15.00 recordation fee. When any other lien instrument is submitted to record a lien, include a $10.00 recordation fee.

Acceptable methods of payment ( Section IV, Policy 61.00 ) for vehicle registration transactions are as follows:

• Personal or Business Checks (A drivers license number must be included or your check will be returned)
• Cashiers Checks
• Money Orders
• Cash (Please do not send cash through the mail)

All documents and fees must be submitted simultaneously to the local Office of Motor Vehicles or mailed to Headquarters.

Refer to Section IV, Policy 42.00 for additional information.

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4. How do I change the address on my registration?

You may have the address corrected by sending your written request along with a copy of your certificate of registration to:

Office of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 64886
Baton Rouge , LA 70896

OR you may take the certificate of registration to your local Office of Motor Vehicles to have the transaction processed. Proof of insurance is required onallmotor vehicle transactions. There is no fee for this service.

NOTE: You must also have the address corrected on your driver 's license. This transaction must be done in person at your local Office of Motor Vehicles .

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5. How do I replace a mutilated/lost/destroyed certificate of title?

When an original certificate of title has been mutilated, lost or destroyed, or never received, the last registered owner or their agent can apply for a "duplicate" title. A DPSMV1799 vehicle application form must be completed and the "Duplicate Title Affidavit" section must be completed and notarized. If a lien was recorded on the vehicle, then a satisfaction of lien must also be submitted. In cases where the lien is to remain on the vehicle, the "Affidavit of Non-Possession of Title By Lienholder" must also be completed and notarized. Fees required include $18.50 for title and $8.00 (Fees may vary) handling fee.

NOTE: We cannot issue a duplicate title in a deceased owner 's name. See "Transfer vehicle from deceased owner. "

Acceptable methods of payment ( Section IV, Policy 61.00 ) for vehicle registration transactions are as follows:

• Personal or Business Checks (A drivers license number must be included or your check will be returned)
• Cashiers Checks
• Money Orders
• Cash (Please do not send cash through the mail)

All documents and fees must be submitted simultaneously to the local Office of Motor Vehicles or mailed to Headquarters.

Refer to Section IV, Policy 15.00 for additional information.