Substitute Titles:

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A substitute title is when the alterations are such as to render the original title void for the purpose of reassignment. To issue a substitute title the following is required:

1. A North Carolina title.
   
   
2. A $15.00 title fee.
   
   
3. Form MVR-5 signed by the registered owner in the presence of a notary declaring the changes or alterations and Form MVR-28 Affidavit of Facts.
   
   
4. An odometer reading is required on all vehicles 10 years old or newer.
   
   
5. Owner(s) must check the block on the form MVR-5 indicating disclosure of personal information or not.

Title Corrections:

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To issue a corrected title the following is required:

1. A North Carolina title.
   
   
2. A $15.00 title fee.
   
   
3. Form MVR-5
   
   
4. An odometer reading.
   
   
5. Proof of liability insurance.

Title corrections are issued for the following reasons:

• Name change due to marriage, divorce or naturalization.
  
  
  1. Naturalization papers should be inspected and returned. Do not copy naturalization papers or submit to Division.
  
  
• Name changed by permission of court, requires a copy of the court order.
  
  
• Correction of title due to an error in the original title.
  
  
• Correction of a lien requires confirmation by the incorrect lienholder.
  
  
• Change in body style describing the changes made to the vehicle.
  
  
• Change of name by a male due to marriage. Acceptable without presenting a court order authorizing the change.

A vehicle registered in joint ownership changing name due to marriage etc, requires only the signature of the person with the name change and not both owners.

In the event the title is being held by a recorded lienholder, the registered owner must furnish all documentation, fees and the Division will recall the title from the recorded lienholder.