Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Arkansas
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Arkansas, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Motor Vehicle at a state revenue office. Arkansas DFA, Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle (form 10-306); Request for Title or Watercraft Registration with Beneficiary
| Transferring a car after death | Through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Motor Vehicle at a state revenue office. If the estate is not being probated, the sole heirs sign an Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle stating the estate has not been administered and any will has not been and probably will not be probated, and directing whose name the vehicle is to be titled in; bring the death certificate and the title. If the estate is probated, bring the letters testamentary or letters of administration. If the owner had a title with a beneficiary, the named beneficiary becomes the owner at death. If owners were joined by "or," either may sign; if joined by "and," all owners (or their estates) must sign. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Arkansas?
Through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Office of Motor Vehicle at a state revenue office. If the estate is not being probated, the sole heirs sign an Affidavit of Inheritance of a Motor Vehicle stating the estate has not been administered and any will has not been and probably will not be probated, and directing whose name the vehicle is to be titled in; bring the death certificate and the title. If the estate is probated, bring the letters testamentary or letters of administration. If the owner had a title with a beneficiary, the named beneficiary becomes the owner at death. If owners were joined by "or," either may sign; if joined by "and," all owners (or their estates) must sign.
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.