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Your motorcycle title is the primary document that demonstrates your ownership of the vehicle.
The title is needed to sell your motorcycle to someone else, transfer the motorcycle to a new state, or apply for a motorcycle title loan.
If you’ve lost the title or it has become damaged, you’ll want to request a duplicate as soon as possible.
This page will provide you with an overview of the steps involved with getting a duplicate motorcycle title in California.
How to Replace a Lost Motorcycle Title in California
Your options for requesting a duplicate motorcycle title include:
- In person.
- By mail.
The application can be mailed to:
DMV
P.O. Box 942869
Sacramento, CA 94269
To replace a lost motorcycle title in California, you’ll need:
- Complete a duplicate title application.
- Your driver’s license number.
- The motorcycle VIN.
- Your license plate number.
- Payment for the duplicate title fee.
Note, if you are selling the motorcycle but the title is lost, you can complete the Application for Duplicate/Transfer as part of the sale. Both the buyer and the seller will need to complete the form together.
Can I get a duplicate title online?
In California, you can start the process online. To get started, please visit: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv-virtual-office/duplicate-title/
Lost Motorcycle Title Cost in California
The fee for a duplicate title is $23.
What should you do if you lost your California motorcycle title?
If your California motorcycle title is lost, you should request a replacement as quickly as possible.
When you sell the bike or move to another state, you’ll need the title in order to transfer ownership. Learn more about motorcycle title transfers in California.
Remember to keep your title, or pink slip, in a safe place away from the motorcycle.
For more information about getting a replacement motorcycle title in California, check out the official DMV website at: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/
Need more information? Check out our overview of the requirements for motorcycle titles and registrations in California.