Your Minnesota title is lost, damaged, or never showed up in the mail, and now you need it to sell, trade in, or clear up a lien. The good news: a duplicate is cheap, and you can often walk out with it the same day. Here is the exact form, the fee, and the fastest way to get it.
The short answer: To get a duplicate car title in Minnesota, fill out Form PS2067A, Application for Duplicate Title, and file it at any deputy registrar or mail it to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). It costs $21.50 by mail ($7.25 duplicate fee, $12 filing fee, $2.25 tech fee) or $22.50 at a deputy registrar. Most deputy registrars print the duplicate the same day.
Updated October 25, 2026. Checked against Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, Minnesota Statutes 168A.09, and the Anoka County license center. Sources are linked at the bottom.
Key takeaways
- Form: PS2067A, Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card. Older guides call it PS2000. That form is out of date.
- Cost: $21.50 by mail to DVS, or $22.50 at a deputy registrar because of a $1 local office surcharge.
- Speed: most deputy registrars print same-day duplicate titles. Mailed applications are printed and mailed from the DVS central office.
- Who can apply: the owner, or a legal representative with a power of attorney. On a jointly owned car, one owner’s signature is enough.
- Never received it: if your title has not arrived within six months, DVS processes the duplicate at no fee.
- No online option: DVS lists only in-person and mail applications for duplicate titles.
How much is a duplicate title in MN?
The total is $21.50 if you mail it, and $22.50 if you file at a deputy registrar. Some sites still quote $20.50 with an $11 filing fee. The DVS vehicle fees page lists the filing fee at $12 today.
| Fee | By mail to DVS | At a deputy registrar |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicate title fee | $7.25 | $7.25 |
| Filing fee | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Technology surcharge | $2.25 | $2.25 |
| Local office surcharge | None | $1.00 |
| Total | $21.50 | $22.50 |
A few extras to know about:
- Expedited processing: DVS lists an optional $20 fee, due only if you ask for expedited service. If you can get to a deputy registrar that prints same day, you do not need it.
- Title never arrived: no fee if it has been six months and your title still has not shown up.
- Plates and stickers: you do not need duplicate plates or stickers to get a duplicate title, per the form instructions.
- Paying by mail: make the check payable to DVS.
If you are replacing the title so you can sell the car, the buyer then pays the regular transfer fees. Our breakdown of Minnesota title transfer costs covers those.
What form do I need for a duplicate title in Minnesota?
You need the Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card (PS2067A). It is one page. You will fill in:
- Vehicle details: the title number of the missing title if you have it, the Minnesota plate number, make, model year, and VIN.
- Owner details: full name, driver’s license number, and date of birth for each owner, plus the first owner’s permanent address.
- The reason: stolen, destroyed, lost, mutilated, illegible, not received, or given to the buyer. If the title is mutilated or illegible, attach what is left of it.
- A temporary address: optional, if you want the title mailed somewhere other than your permanent address.
- Your signature: you certify the original has not been signed over or surrendered to anyone.
The form is mainly for mail. At a deputy registrar, Anoka County says the owner can simply bring a driver’s license or ID plus the plate number and VIN, and staff will handle it. If someone else goes for you, they need the form signed by the owner.
What do I need to get a duplicate title in MN?
Bring these, based on the DVS duplicate title page and the Anoka County license center checklist:
- Your ID: a valid driver’s license or state ID if you are the owner.
- Vehicle info: plate number and VIN.
- Power of attorney: if you are applying for the owner. DVS only issues a duplicate to the owner or a legal representative.
- Lien release, only if you want the lender removed: the original signed lien release card or a notarized lien release from the lender. If the loan is still open, or you want the lien to stay, you do not need anything extra.
- Payment: $22.50 at the counter, or a $21.50 check to DVS by mail.
If the title was stolen, report it to police too. Our guide to a lost or stolen Minnesota title covers that side, and the steps for a title for an inherited vehicle in Minnesota are different if the owner has died.
How to get a duplicate title in MN, step by step
- 1. Decide in person or mail. In person is faster. Use the DVS office locator and pick “Same-Day Duplicate Title” in the service list to find an office that prints titles.
- 2. Check for a lien. If your loan is paid off and you want a clean title, get the lien release from your lender first.
- 3. Fill out PS2067A. Required for mail, and handy to bring in person. Check the box for the reason.
- 4. Pay the fee. $22.50 at a deputy registrar, or mail the form with a $21.50 check payable to DVS.
- 5. Get your duplicate. Same day at most deputy registrars. By mail, DVS prints it at the central office and mails it to you.
- 6. If the original turns up, send it back. State law says whoever finds the original after a duplicate is issued must surrender it to DVS.
How long does it take to get a duplicate title in MN?
In person, often minutes. DVS says most deputy registrars can print same-day duplicate titles in the office. That is the route to take if a sale is waiting on you.
By mail, it takes longer. DVS does not publish a processing time for mailed duplicates, only that the title is printed and mailed from the central office. Build in mail time both ways, and do not set a sale date around it.
Can you get a duplicate title online in MN?
No. The DVS vehicle titles page lists two ways to apply: in person at a deputy registrar, or by mail. You can download and fill out the form online, but you still file it in person or mail it in.
Selling or buying a car while the title is missing
If you are the seller: you cannot sign over a title you do not have. Get the same-day duplicate first, then sign it over at the sale. Our guide on how to sign a car title in Minnesota shows exactly which lines to use, and the common Minnesota title transfer mistakes are worth a two-minute read so you do not void the new one. Passing a car to a relative? See transferring a car title to a family member in Minnesota.
If you already handed the title to a buyer: PS2067A has a “given to buyer” box for sellers filing an affidavit of sale.
If you are the buyer: do not pay until the seller has the duplicate in hand. A duplicate is marked as a duplicate, and state law says it may be subject to the rights of anyone holding the original. Read up on buying a car without a title in Minnesota and why title status matters before you hand over money.
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Frequently asked questions
$21.50 if you mail the application to Driver and Vehicle Services, or $22.50 at a deputy registrar. That is a $7.25 duplicate fee, a $12 filing fee, a $2.25 technology surcharge, and a $1 local office surcharge when you file in person.
Form PS2067A, the Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card. It replaced the older PS2000 form. You need it to apply by mail, and it is helpful to bring a completed copy to a deputy registrar.
Most deputy registrars can print a duplicate title the same day while you wait. If you mail your application, DVS prints the title at its central office and mails it, and it does not publish a set processing time.
No. Minnesota DVS lists only two ways to apply for a duplicate title: in person at a deputy registrar or by mail. You can download the PS2067A form online, but you have to file it in person or mail it.
Bring your driver’s license or state ID, the plate number, and the VIN. Someone applying for you needs the form signed by the owner or a power of attorney. To remove a paid-off lien, bring the signed or notarized lien release.
If your title has not arrived within six months, DVS processes a duplicate title application at no fee. Check with your lender first if you had a loan, since the lender or the post office may have the missing title.
Sources
- Minnesota DVS: Duplicate vehicle title application
- Minnesota DVS: Vehicle titles
- Minnesota DVS: Vehicle fees
- Form PS2067A: Application for Duplicate Title, Registration, Cab or Lien Card
- Minnesota Statutes 168A.09: Duplicate certificate of title
- Anoka County: Replacement Minnesota title
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Fees and rules can change, so confirm with Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services before you file.
