To view Louisiana Statutes: http://www.legis.state.la.us/ General: • A duplicate title can be issued when the original has been mutilated, lost, destroyed, or never received. • Only the registered owner, the registered owner's agent, or lienholder can apply for a duplicate title., To get a new title for a lost one in Louisiana, fill out a Vehicle Application form. Bring your ID, proof of ownership, and the fee to your local Office of Motor Vehicles. They’ll check your info and give you a new title., Find out how to get a new title if lost in Louisiana and learn about LA lost car title replacement methods. Review the requirements to complete the process., These forms are created and maintained by the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles and Louisiana Department of Public Safety. NOTE: Some forms are available to be filled out online and then printed out with the information. The information does not save so if you close or lose the online session, the data will be lost. Motor Vehicles – Common Forms, To replace a lost title, you’ll need to complete the Application for Duplicate Title (Form DPSMV 1799). This form is specifically designed for duplicate title requests and differs from forms used for new title issuance or title corrections., .