Transfer a car title when someone passes away
When someone passes away, there are lots of different types of paperwork that will need to be completed and if there is a will, then possessions will be passed onto the people as specified in the will.
When property is left in a will, the deeds would need to be transferred to the new owner and the same type of requirement applies when a vehicle is left in a will.
When someone owns a car, they have the title in their name and if that ownership is transferred, either by selling the car or gifting the car, or leaving it to someone in the event of their death, then the title must be transferred over to the new owner’s name.
How to transfer a title
There are a few different options for transferring a vehicle title, including visiting the DMV office. However, when a loved one has recently deceased, the last thing you want to be doing is queuing up to wait for someone at the DMV to check through all of your documents and arrange the title transfer.
An easier and less time-consuming way to transfer the title of a deceased person in Florida is to complete the online title transfer form with swift-tags.com . As long as you have all of the required documents, you simply complete everything online, pay the transfer fee and your new title will be sent to you via the mail.
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What documents are required for title transfer?
The car title cannot be transferred until the probate is completed if there is no will in place. If the deceased person did leave a will, then a copy of this is required for the title transfer application.
If the deceased person left a will, the following documents are required for the transfer of title:
- A completed “Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration”, known as form 82040.
- The current certificate of title (or other acceptable proof of ownership)
- Death certificate
- Proof of ID
- Certified copy of the will (if being probated) or sworn copy of the will (if not probated)
If the deceased person has not left a will, you need to provide:
- A completed “Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registration”, known as form 82040.
- The current certificate of title (or other acceptable proof of ownership)
- Death certificate
- Proof of ID
- An affidavit that the estate is not indebted
- An affidavit that the surviving spouse (if any) and their heirs agree on how the assets will be divided, including the vehicle.
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If you have all of the required documents, you can quickly complete the title transfer application on swift-tags.com by choosing the Title Transfer option. You will then be required to complete the form, upload the required documents and pay the title transfer fee.
If all of the information and documentation is accepted, the new title will be sent by mail to your address and you will legally own the vehicle and have full responsibility for it.
