Need help getting duplicate title from NJDMV while living in California - any advice?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I moved from New Jersey to California and I need to get a duplicate title for my car. The original is lost and I have no way to get it. I'm trying to contact the NJDMV Special Titles Section but I'm not sure about the application process or how to expedite the delivery. Has anyone gone through this before? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve out-of-state duplicate car title, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z0K1JuPdko
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Carmen Ruiz
Ugh, dealing with the DMV across state lines is THE WORST. I feel for you, OP. Have you tried calling their office directly? Sometimes talking to a real person can help sort things out faster.
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Yuki Sato
•Yeah, I've been trying to get through on the phone but no luck so far. It's like they never pick up! 😫
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Andre Lefebvre
•Pro tip: call right when they open. You might have a better chance of getting through before the lines get jammed.
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Yuki Sato
•Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Zoe Alexopoulos
I went thru this last year when I moved to Florida. Here's what you need to do: 1. Download the duplicate title application from the NJDMV website 2. Fill it out completely - don't leave anything blank! 3. Get it notarized (important!) 4. Include a copy of your driver's license 5. Send a check or money order for the fee (I think it was like $60?) 6. Mail everything to the address on the form 7. Wait... and wait some more It took about 6 weeks for me to get the new title. Good luck!
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Yuki Sato
•Wow, thank you so much for the detailed breakdown! This is super helpful. Did you have any luck expediting the process?
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•Honestly, I didn't even try to expedite. From what I heard, it doesn't make much difference. The DMV moves at its own pace 🐌
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Jamal Anderson
•Can confirm, expediting is basically useless. Save your money, OP.
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Mei Wong
lol good luck dealing with NJ from cali. took me 3 months to get my title sorted when i moved. the dmv is living in the stone age i swear
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QuantumQuasar
Have you considered using a third-party service? There are companies that specialize in dealing with DMV paperwork across state lines. Might cost a bit more, but could save you a ton of headache.
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Yuki Sato
•I hadn't thought of that! Do you have any recommendations for reputable services?
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QuantumQuasar
•I don't have personal experience, but I've heard good things about DMV.org and TitleTec. Maybe worth checking out?
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Liam McGuire
•Be careful with those services tho. Some of them are scammy af. Make sure to read reviews and check their BBB rating before handing over any $$
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Amara Eze
Guys, I found a method to actually 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 the link: https://www.claimyr.com
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Giovanni Greco
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Fatima Al-Farsi
•20 bucks to skip the hold time? Idk man, seems kinda steep...
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Amara Eze
•I get the skepticism, but for me it was worth every penny. Saved me hours of frustration and got my issue resolved in one call.
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Dylan Wright
•Just tried it. Can confirm it works! 🙌 Totally worth it if you're in a time crunch.
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Sofia Torres
Have you checked if NJ has an online portal for requesting duplicate titles? Some states are finally dragging themselves into the 21st century 🙄
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Yuki Sato
•I looked into it, but unfortunately they require NJ residency for the online service. Being in Cali now means I'm stuck with the old-school method 😩
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GalacticGuardian
OP, whatever you do, DONT LOSE THE PAPERWORK they send you. Make copies of EVERYTHING. The DMV loves to 'misplace' stuff and make you start over. Ask me how I know... 🙃
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