Nevada Lost Title (Vehicle Bond Affidavit) - MAIL
Overview
Losing a vehicle title in Nevada puts you in a bind — you can't sell, transfer, or register the vehicle without it. When the Nevada DMV can't issue a duplicate title through standard channels, a Lost Title Bond (also called a Vehicle Bond Affidavit) is the solution. This surety bond guarantees the state and any future claimant that you are the rightful owner of the vehicle and that no competing claims exist. Submitting this bond by mail through the Nevada DMV is the path forward when you need to establish clear ownership and get your vehicle back on record.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you own a vehicle in Nevada but the original title has been lost, stolen, or destroyed — and you cannot obtain a duplicate through normal DMV channels — this bond is required before the state will issue a new title in your name. You also need this bond if you purchased a vehicle and the seller could not produce a clean title at the time of sale. Individuals transferring ownership of a vehicle without a title on hand fall into this category as well. This is a one-time bond tied to your specific vehicle, not an ongoing business license requirement.
What is this Bond For?
Nevada's Lost Title Bond protects the state and any legitimate third party who later comes forward with a valid claim to the vehicle. As the principal, you are vouching that you have rightful ownership and that the title you are requesting is not being used to obscure a lien, dispute, or fraud. If a competing claim surfaces after the new title is issued, the bond provides financial protection to the harmed party. It is the state's way of insuring itself — and the public — against the risk of issuing a duplicate title on disputed ownership.
When is it Required?
Required at the time you submit your lost title application to the Nevada DMV by mail, this bond must accompany your Vehicle Bond Affidavit package before the DMV will process the request. There is no renewal cycle — once the new title is issued and a statutory period passes without a competing claim, the bond's purpose is fulfilled. You will need to have this bond in hand before your mailed application can move forward, so securing it quickly matters. Do not send your DMV packet without the bond already executed.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Nevada requirement administered through the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. It applies to any vehicle registered or being registered in Nevada, regardless of which county you live in. The mail-in process means you are submitting your application directly to the Nevada DMV rather than visiting a field office in person.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab — you'll complete your application there in minutes. Have your vehicle information ready, including the VIN, year, make, and model, as the bond amount is typically tied to the vehicle's value. Once approved, your bond documents are delivered so you can include them with your Nevada DMV mail-in application.
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