Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Alabama
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Alabama, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Title is transferred through the county license office (designated agent of the Alabama Department of Revenue). Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division; Admin. Rule 810-5-75-.09; Ala. Code § 32-8-46
| Transferring a car after death | Title is transferred through the county license office (designated agent of the Alabama Department of Revenue). If the estate has been or will be probated, the person signing for the estate provides a copy of the letters testamentary or letters of administration. If the estate has not been and will not be probated, the person signing provides a Next of Kin Affidavit (Form MVT 5-6) and a copy of the death certificate. The next of kin signs the title assignment as "seller" on behalf of the deceased owner's estate. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Alabama?
Title is transferred through the county license office (designated agent of the Alabama Department of Revenue). If the estate has been or will be probated, the person signing for the estate provides a copy of the letters testamentary or letters of administration. If the estate has not been and will not be probated, the person signing provides a Next of Kin Affidavit (Form MVT 5-6) and a copy of the death certificate. The next of kin signs the title assignment as "seller" on behalf of the deceased owner's estate.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.