DMV mailed title to new address, only got registration. Need title ASAP for car sale. Help!

Ugh, the DMV is such a pain! I've been there before. Your best bet is to request a duplicate title ASAP. You can usually do this online or in person at your local DMV office. Just be prepared to pay a fee.

Have you tried calling the DMV to see if they can track the original title? Sometimes it gets lost in the mail or sent to the wrong address. Might save you some time and money if you can get them to resend it.

I found a method to get someone on the phone at the DMV. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/xOmflIfTHrA

Here's what you need to do: 1. Go to your state's DMV website 2. Look for the form called "Application for Duplicate Title" (it might have a different name depending on your state) 3. Fill out the form completely - make sure all info matches your registration 4. Pay the required fee (varies by state) 5. Submit the form online if possible, or in person for faster processing 6. If you're in a rush, ask about expedited service Pro tip: Bring your current registration and a valid ID if you go in person. It'll smooth things out. Good luck!

lmao welcome to bureaucracy hell 🤡 I swear the DMV is where dreams go to die

Have you considered just selling the car without the title? You could do a bill of sale and then transfer the title to the new owner once you get it. Might be risky tho, check your local laws first.

This happened to me last year. Turns out the DMV had my old address on file for the title but my new address for registration. Double-check they have your correct address for BOTH. Could save you a headache.

Hot take: the whole vehicle title system is outdated AF. Why isn't this all digital by now? We can transfer thousands of dollars instantly but a car title takes weeks? Make it make sense 🤦‍♂️