Substitute Titles

DMV issues a substitute title when information on the previously issued title needs to be changed. DMV also issues replacement titles if you do not wish to change any information on the existing title certificate. Once a substitute title is issued all prior titles are invalid.

Note: If there is a lien on the vehicle you will need to contact the lienholder to make any changes to the existing title record.

Adding or Removing Owner(s)

To add an owner(s), the owner(s) shown on the title must complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66).

To remove an owner(s), the owner(s) to be removed must complete section A on the title certificate.

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Name Change

If you are changing your name on a title:

Complete an "Application for Change of Record" (VSA-71) showing your new name and previous name.
Complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66). All owners must sign to give authorization.
Show legal documentation evidencing the name change (for example, marriage license, divorce decree, other court order or corporation license).
Submit the existing title certificate.
Pay the substitute title fee.

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Address Changes

To change your address on a title:

Complete an Address Change Notification (ISD-01) if your address has not been updated previously.
Complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66). All owners must sign to give authorization.
Submit the existing title certificate.
Pay the substitute title fee.

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Corrections

Complete an "Application for Change of Record" (VSA-71) showing the correct information (vehicle identification number (VIN), gross weight, body type, etc.).
Note: Additional documentation may be required when changing vehicle information, including an inspection of the subject vehicle.
Complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66). All owners must sign to give authorization.
Pay the substitute title fee.

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Lien Removal

To obtain a title upon removal of a lien:

Complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66). All owners must sign to give authorization.
Submit the title provided by the lienholder (or proof of lien release if DMV still has a lien on record).
Pay the substitute title fee.

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Supplemental Lien or Transfer of Lien

For lien transfers or supplemental liens:

Complete an "Application For Supplemental Lien, Replacement Title, Transfer of Lien and Substitute Title" (VSA-66). All owners must sign to give authorization, except for a transfer of lien.
Submit the existing title certificate.
Pay the substitute title fee.

Note: Once a substitute title is issued all prior titles are invalid.