| The five statements at the head | Tick any that apply before you complete anything else: the address is a new address, the owner name has changed, the owner is deceased, the owner has given power of attorney, or an original lien release signed and dated is enclosed. The form notes in that last line that photocopies are not accepted. |
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| Section 1 | Identification number, year, make, licence plate number, owner's name, date of birth, a C/O line for a power of attorney or a deceased owner's representative, and the current mailing address. |
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| Section 2, certification | The applicant certifies that the last issued certificate has been lost, destroyed or damaged; that if lost or destroyed they do not know where it is; and that if damaged or illegible it is enclosed with the application. |
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| The line about what a duplicate does | Printed in the certification: the duplicate replaces all previously issued titles, and only the duplicate may be used to sell, transfer or trade the vehicle. |
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| Section 3, proof of name and identity | Proof of date of birth and six points of proof of name. A current New York photo driver licence, learner permit or non-driver identification card - or one expired no longer than two years - meets both. |
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| Section 4, special instructions | Three sets. For a name change; for a deceased owner, where you enter the deceased's name and date of birth, your own name in the C/O line, and sign with your relationship or the legal title the court granted; and for a power of attorney, which has to be original, notarised, and to carry the date it was issued and both parties' names and addresses. |
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| Where it goes and what it costs | Twenty dollars for each application. In person at any motor vehicle office with original identity documents, or by post to the Title Bureau with photocopies, or online if the address has not changed. |
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