There isn't a book in the world that says, "if you can't get a duplicate title, find an impound yard to get one for you"

Not saying it can't be done.
Not saying it hasn't been done.
But it's not the way it is supposed to be done.
I'm sure if you get with the tag office and the previous owner you can work something out with signed and notarized forms. That is, if the previous owner wants you to have the car