Replace a title certificate[1] 
When you apply for a replacement title at a DMV office , we will NOT hand you a new title while you are there. We print all title certificates in a secure facility in Albany and mail them to the vehicle owner. 

Express mail 
We can send you your replacement title by express mail. This will cost extra , and you will need to sign for the delivery. Express mail is not available between Friday at 8:30 pm and Sunday at 8:30 pm. Sending us an application by express mail will not decrease the time it takes to review your application or issue the replacement title. 

Online 


To order online 
you must be the owner of the vehicle or boat you must have a current U.S. address on file with the DMV 1 the vehicle must be registered and titled in New York State there can be no other changes to the information listed on the title certificate 

You cannot order online if 
a title certificate was processed within the last 15 days the title certificate is a duplicate title certificate requesting removal of a lien an original or amended title certificate in the name of a deceased owner ordered using a Power of Attorney Examples: a title ordered before 8 p.m. on Tuesday is printed on Wednesday and mailed on Thursday a title ordered after 8 p.m. on Tuesday is printed on Thursday and mailed on Friday A' business day' is a weekday that is not a state holiday. If you order your title certificate during or before a weekend and/or a state holiday , the title certificate cannot be processed until the next business day after the weekend and/or state holiday. An online transaction can only be cancelled on the same day it was ordered. 

We mail to the address on the title record 
We mail your new title to the current address on your title record. If the registration for your vehicle is in your name , you can first change your address online [2] and then replace your title. If you have allowed someone else to register your vehicle , you cannot change the address

user: Hello, I need to replace my title certificate. But I'm busy at work almost every day so I can't go to DMV, so I want to do that by mail, I already tried but I think I messed up. Could you help me with that?

assistant: Did you aready send any documents to DMV?

user: Yes, I sent two documents but It seems that either, those were wrong documents, or I missed some documents when I sent them. 

assistant: Ok, no problem. I'll tell you what documents you need to send; if you already sent one of the documents on the list, simply send the ones you didn't send. DMV save all of that, so when you submit the ones you missed DMV will start your process.
1)  A completed Application for Duplicate Title PDF  MV-902s
2) Proof of Identity: this can be a photocopy of your NY State driver license, driver permit, or non-driver ID. You can see the Title PDF ID-82 for more acceptable proofs. 
3 A personal check or money order for $20, paytable to Commissioner of Motor Vehicles


user: Thanks. I want my son to apply for a title certificate, but I'm lost and I don't know how to apply for it. I did mine, ages ago so It's out of my memory. 

assistant: You have to use the Application for Title Only PDF MV-82TON, and follow the instructions carefully. 

user: Would it be a problem if he moves later? He's already 18 and has plans on moving out. 

assistant: He'll have to change his address. 

user: What would he need to do update his address?Does he have to communicate with DMV or send them some items to their office? 

assistant: He'll have to go to a DMV office and provide  a completed Application for Duplicate Title PDF MV-902s a proof of identity and $ 20.00 for the replacement fee. Pretty much the same for replacing a title certificate. 


user: Ok, one more question. Regarding my replacement title, I reckon I have some time today to go to a DMV office, I think it'll be faster than doing it by mail. Would I be issued my replacement immediately?

assistant: No, you won't be issued the replacement title while you are there. All title certificates are printed in a secure facility in Albany and are mailed to the owners. For this reason I suggest you stick to doing the whole process by mail, since it's faster and you can do it from the comfort of your home.