Form VTR-34-S at a glance
What it is: This is the Application for a Certified Copy of a Texas Nonrepairable or Salvage Vehicle Title.
Who signs: Sign at Signature of Applicant/Owner, then fill in Printed Name (Same as Signature) and Date.
A filled-in Form VTR-34-S example: two joint owners apply for a certified copy
How to fill out Form VTR-34-S, box by box
The vehicle
Under Vehicle Information, fill in the Vehicle Identification Number, Year, Make, Body Style and Model.
Enter the Title/Document Number; if unknown, leave blank.
Where the certified copy is mailed
Under Recipient Information, To Whom the Certified Copy will be Mailed, write the First Name (or Entity Name), Middle Name, Last Name and Suffix (if any).
Write the Address, City, State and Zip.
Email and Phone Number are optional.
Certify and sign
Certification: State law makes falsifying information a third degree felony. I, the undersigned, hereby certify I am the recorded owner, lienholder, or verified agent of the owner or lienholder of the vehicle described under Vehicle Information, and the original nonrepairable or salvage vehicle title issued for the vehicle has been lost, destroyed, or mutilated.
Sign at Signature of Applicant/Owner, then fill in Printed Name (Same as Signature) and Date.
If there is an additional Applicant/Owner, fill in Signature of Additional Applicant/Owner, Printed Name (Same as Signature) and Date for that Applicant/Owner.
More rules for Form VTR-34-S
Even if a recorded lien has been paid in full, the lien remains on the department record until an application for corrected title is filed to remove the lien; if the lien has not been removed, you must provide an original release of lien.
Additional documents (for example a release of lien or court documents) submitted with this application must be original documents. Photocopies of court documents, releases of lien, or other official documents are not accepted; however, photocopies of powers of attorney are acceptable. Original signature(s) are required from the owner, lienholder, or verified agent of the owner or lienholder. In case of joint ownership, all owners' signatures are required.
Common questions about Form VTR-34-S
Where do I file it?
Use this form to apply for a Certified Copy of a Texas Nonrepairable or Salvage Vehicle Title. The applicant (person signing this application) must be the owner, lienholder, or verified agent of the owner or lienholder. Mail this application and all required documents to: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, P.O. Box 12098, Austin, TX 78711-2098. If mailing by overnight or express mail: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Titles and Registration Division, 4000 Jackson Ave, Austin, TX 78731.
Are there fees?
The fee is $2.00 (checked October 20, 2026) and should be in the form of a personal check, cashier's check, or money order payable to TxDMV. Do not mail cash. Credit/debit cards and temporary checks are not accepted. Fees are non-refundable.
Sources
[1] VTR-34-S Rev 08/16, Application for a Certified Copy of a Texas Nonrepairable or Salvage Vehicle Title, Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (the Official source link on this page).