Lost the title?
You can still sell
A missing title is one of the most common hang-ups we see, and it does not stop the sale. Whether the title is lost or your bank is holding it, VIN On Spot walks you through it and never charges a fee.
What we actually need: proof you own the car
To buy any vehicle we need to confirm it is legally yours to sell. A title is the usual proof, but a lost title is a paperwork problem, not a dead end.
You can still move forward. We help you request a replacement (duplicate) title from your state's DMV, so you are not stuck figuring out the forms alone.
That is normal for a financed car. We work directly with your lender, confirm the payoff, and handle the title transfer with them. We can even send free prepaid envelopes for mailing.
Neither is required. As long as you can show proof of ownership, we can buy the car.
How it works when the title is missing
- 01Get your offer anyway
Enter your VIN and a few details. The title situation does not change your offer, and a real person prices the car in about 10 minutes.
- 02Tell us the title status
Lost it, or the lender has it? Either way, say so up front and we plan the paperwork around it.
- 03We sort the title
For a lost title we help you request a duplicate from the DMV. For a lender-held title we work with the bank directly.
- 04Sign and get paid
Once ownership is confirmed and everything is signed, we send secure ACH and schedule pickup.
Title questions
Do not let paperwork stop you
Enter your VIN, get your offer, and let a real person handle the title with you.