How much is a replacement vehicle title in Virginia?

[JocelynRose]

Replacing a lost or stolen vehicle title in Virginia costs $15, paid to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must submit Form VSA 67, the Application for a Replacement or Salvage Certificate of Title, along with this fee. This process applies when the original title is lost, stolen, mutilated, or becomes illegible.

The standard $15 fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made by check, money order, or major credit/debit card if applying online or at a customer service center. Cash is typically accepted only for in-person transactions. There are no additional processing charges for a basic replacement, but expedited services are not offered; standard processing takes 15-30 business days from receipt of a complete application.

To complete Form VSA 67, you'll need the vehicle identification number (VIN), the exact name(s) on the current title, and the license plate number. If the title is jointly owned, all owners must sign the application. For a stolen title, it's advisable to file a police report, though the DMV does not require it for the application. The form is available for download on the official Virginia DMV website or at any DMV customer service center.

Applications can be submitted by mail to the DMV's headquarters in Richmond or in person at any full-service DMV location. Mailing is the most common method. Ensure your application is complete; incomplete forms or incorrect fees will be returned, delaying the process. Once issued, the replacement title is legally equivalent to the original.

Key Requirements and Data:

• Official Form: VSA 67.
• Base Fee: $15 (as of 2024, unchanged for several years).
• Processing Time: 15-30 business days.
• Primary Methods: Mail or in-person submission.
• Key Info Needed: VIN, owner name(s), and plate number.

The Virginia DMV's published fee schedule consistently lists the replacement title cost at $15. Market data from vehicle services and dealer networks confirms this is the standard, unavoidable state fee. No third-party service can legally reduce this cost, though they may add service charges.

[VonOmar]

I just went through this last month. The total cost was exactly $15. I downloaded the VSA 67 form from the DMV website, filled it out, and mailed it with a check. The whole thing was pretty straightforward. Just double-check your VIN and make sure your signature matches what they have on file. I got my new title in the mail about three weeks later. Don't bother with those online services that charge you extra—going directly through the DMV is the only way to pay just the $15.

[MacBentley]

Working with vehicle paperwork daily, the most common error I see is incorrect fee payment. The Virginia DMV fee for a replacement title is a flat $15. Not $10, not $20. Sending the wrong amount will get your entire application sent back. Use Form VSA 67. Make the check or money order payable to "Virginia DMV." Write your VIN and "REPL TITLE" on the memo line. If the title has two names, both must sign. Forget this, and it will be rejected. Mail it to the address on the form, and then be patient. It’s not a fast process, but it’s reliable if you follow these simple rules.

[LeAutumn]

My wallet was stolen, and my car title was in it. After filing a police report, I contacted the Virginia DMV. They confirmed the replacement title fee is $15. The process was solely about the form and the fee—they didn’t ask for the police report. I applied by mail. The anxiety was about my personal information, but the DMV process itself was a simple administrative task. The $15 felt like a minor fee for the peace of mind of having a valid legal document again. It took about four weeks to receive the new title.

[VanAndres]

Let’s break down the value. You’re paying $15 to the state for them to re-issue a legal document proving ownership. That’s it. There’s no hidden fee. You have two paths: do it yourself or pay a premium for a third-party service. If you do it yourself, you invest a little time to download the form, write a check, and mail it. Your total cost: $15 plus a stamp. If you use a commercial service, they’ll charge you $50 to $100 to do that same mailing for you. They can’t make it faster, as the DMV processing time is fixed. So, the $15 DMV fee is the constant. Your decision is whether your time is worth the significant markup a middleman will charge. For most, handling it directly is the clear, cost-effective choice.