{"state":"IA","state_name":"Iowa","topic_slug":"duplicate-title","topic_name":"Duplicate title","title":"Get a duplicate title in Iowa","summary":"Use this path when the Iowa title is lost or unavailable and you need a replacement before sale, transfer, or correction work.","when_to_use":"Choose this path when ownership is unchanged but Iowa must issue a replacement title record.","requirements":["Iowa title record details","current owner and vehicle information","county treasurer title application materials"],"steps":["Use Iowa's title workflow before trying to transfer ownership or correct the title record.","Confirm the current owner and vehicle details before filing with the county treasurer.","Wait for the replacement title before relying on it for ownership transfer."],"official_links":[{"label":"Iowa title a vehicle","href":"https://www.iowataxandtags.org/vehicle-registration/frequently-asked-questions/","note":"Primary Iowa DOT title guide used for duplicate-title and related title handling."},{"label":"Iowa registration and plates","href":"https://www.iowataxandtags.org/vehicle-registration/"}],"local_authorities":[],"common_questions":["How do I replace an Iowa title?","Should I replace the Iowa title before I sell the vehicle?","Does the Iowa county treasurer handle duplicate titles?"],"source_url":"https://www.iowataxandtags.org/vehicle-registration/frequently-asked-questions/","source_updated_at":"2026-04-23 07:17:50","help_cta":{"kind":"official_service","headline":"Start the official duplicate title workflow","body":"PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Iowa service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.","label":"Iowa title a vehicle","href":"https://www.iowataxandtags.org/vehicle-registration/frequently-asked-questions/","placement":"after-steps","disclosure":"Official state service link","tracking_key":"official-start-iowa-duplicate-title"},"coverage_status":"source_backed","confidence_note":"This guide is refreshed from an official state source and has a recent successful sync timestamp."}