Note: Esquire Titling requires payment in advance for duplicate title reconstruction. Our fee is earned in full upon contracting with us and is not refundable, even if you subsequently find the lost title. In many case, a duplicate title cannot be issued because we are unsuccessful in obtaining the registered owner’s signatures or lien release. In this case, we will provide you with certified letters, return receipt requested, which satisfies the California DMV’s "diligent effort" requirement and allows you obtain a "Defective Title Bond." This means the California DMV will issue a title even though you have not surrendered the out-of-state title. In this circumstance, Esquire Titling’s fee is earned in full even though a duplicate title was never obtained.

You may submit your duplicate title request to Esquire Titling by fax or email and our form will automatically calculate your fees. Click on the link below to download the form. You may print and fax the form or save it and submit by email.