How duplicate titles and trip permits work in Washington.

Washington duplicate title overview

In Washington, duplicate titles are requested through the Department of Licensing (DOL) using an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest.

1. Identify the last titled owner and any recorded lienholders in the DOL record.
2. Have each owner complete the Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest, indicating that the title has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed.
3. Signatures must be notarized or certified at a vehicle licensing office.
4. Submit the affidavit, any supporting documents, and the required fee to a local vehicle licensing office or by mail per DOL instructions.
5. Explain to customers that once a duplicate is issued, all earlier titles are invalid and only the replacement is negotiable.