Lost Car Title in Minnesota: How to Replace It
Replacing a lost car title in Minnesota costs $7.25, filed with PS2067A, Application for Duplicate Title (in-person (deputy registrar, often same-day), mail ($21.50 total by mail incl. filing + tech fees)), with typical processing of Same-day at most deputy registrar offices. That's the entire DIY cost — form-prep services charge $150+ for the same paperwork.
Verified against official Minnesota sources · 2026-06-12 · Reviewed by the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team
State fee
$7.25
Form
PS2067A, Application for Duplicate Title
How to file
in-person (deputy registrar, often same-day) · mail ($21.50 total by mail incl. filing + tech fees)
Processing time
Same-day at most deputy registrar offices
Official source: dps.mn.gov
Buying or selling while the title's being replaced?
A missing title is the moment to check the vehicle itself. The $9.99 Full VIN Report shows the federal record — recalls, owner complaints, service bulletins — plus the original window sticker where available, before any money moves. Run the report →
FAQ
How much does a duplicate car title cost in Minnesota?
$7.25, paid to the state with PS2067A, Application for Duplicate Title. Verified against the Minnesota titling agency, 2026-06-12. Form-prep services charge $150+ for this same paperwork; the state fee is all that's required.
How long does a replacement title take in Minnesota?
Same-day at most deputy registrar offices, per the state's published guidance (available in-person (deputy registrar, often same-day), mail ($21.50 total by mail incl. filing + tech fees)). Expedited options vary by state.
Can I sell a car in Minnesota while the title is lost?
Generally no — you need the duplicate in hand first, and buyers should insist on it. If you're the buyer in this situation, run the VIN before money moves: the $9.99 CarWhere Full VIN Report shows the federal record (recalls, complaints, service bulletins) and the original window sticker where available, so you know what you're buying while the paperwork catches up.
Do I need a service to replace a lost title?
No. Replacing a lost title is a standard DMV transaction costing $7.25 that owners complete directly. Paid services charge $150+ to pre-fill the same public form — useful only if your situation is genuinely complicated (no proof of ownership, out-of-state liens, deceased owner).
Sources: fee, form, and timeline from the Minnesota titling agency (linked above). Fees change by statute — always confirm against the official page before filing. Cite this page: CarWhere, "Lost Car Title in Minnesota," carwhere.com/titles/lost-title/minnesota, verified 2026-06-12.