Get Your Vehicle Title —
Without the Lawyer
Step-by-step DIY bonded title guides for all 50 states.
State-specific requirements, exact bond amounts, and filing instructions.
How It Works
Get your vehicle titled in three simple steps
Find Your State Guide
Browse our guides for all 50 states. Each guide is written specifically for your state's DMV requirements, bond formulas, and filing procedures.
Follow Step-by-Step Instructions
Your guide walks you through every requirement: calculating your bond amount, gathering documents, completing the right forms, and where to file.
File with Confidence
Submit your bonded title application knowing you have done it right. Most applicants complete the process within days, no attorney fees required.
Popular State Guides
Get your state-specific bonded title guide instantly
California
Bond = 1.5x value via DMV Reg 4017. Surety bond from licensed CA insurer.
Get California Guide →Regional Bundles
Save when you need guides for multiple states in a region
What Is a Bonded Title?
A bonded title (also called a surety bond title) is a legal way to obtain a vehicle title when the original is lost, missing, or was never properly transferred.
It involves purchasing a surety bond for a set amount (typically 1.5x the vehicle's value) and filing it with your state DMV. After a holding period, usually 3 years, the bond expires and you have a clean title.
The process varies significantly by state. Our guides eliminate the guesswork with exact bond formulas, required forms, filing locations, fees, and timelines for your specific state.
Read the Full FAQ →Each Guide Includes:
- Bond amount formula for your state
- Required DMV forms and where to get them
- Step-by-step filing instructions
- Where to purchase the surety bond
- Filing fees and payment methods
- Typical processing timeline
- What to do if your application is rejected
Ready to Get Your Vehicle Title?
Find your state guide and start the process today. Instant PDF download.