North Carolina · North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 20, Motor Vehicles
N.C.G.S. (Motor Vehicles) § 20-76: Title lost or unlawfully detained; bond as condition to issuance of new certificate
What this law says, in plain English
A state motor vehicle division may issue a new title certificate when the original is lost or unavailable, after examination. If ownership cannot be verified, applicant may obtain title by posting a bond equal to 1.5 times vehicle value to protect prior owners and lienholders.
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