Replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged vehicle title. Required before selling or transferring a vehicle.
Last updated · Source: Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division · Methodology
Vehicle Title Replacement in Iowa costs $20.00 according to the official Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
Yes — vehicle title replacement can be completed online through the Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division website. You will need a credit or debit card to pay the $20.00 fee, and your replacement card or document is mailed within 7 business days.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for vehicle title replacement in Iowa, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For vehicle title replacement in Iowa you will typically need: Identification, affidavit of loss, fee. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division.
Vehicle Title Replacement in Iowa takes approximately 7 business days to process after submission.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official Iowa Department of Transportation — Motor Vehicle Division website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.