Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Colorado
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Colorado, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Title transfers after death are done at the county motor vehicle office. Sole owner: bring the death certificate and Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or small estate papers naming the new owner; Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles, What to Do When a Loved One Dies
| Transferring a car after death | Title transfers after death are done at the county motor vehicle office. Sole owner: bring the death certificate and Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or small estate papers naming the new owner; that person signs the title. Joint tenancy with right of survivorship: the surviving owner brings a copy of the death certificate. Tenants in common: bring the death certificate and the letters or small estate papers identifying who receives the deceased owner's half; that person and the other owner sign. If the deceased owner completed the Transfer of Title Upon Death Designated Beneficiary Form (DR 2009) before death, it can be used instead of letters or small estate papers. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Colorado?
Title transfers after death are done at the county motor vehicle office. Sole owner: bring the death certificate and Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or small estate papers naming the new owner; that person signs the title. Joint tenancy with right of survivorship: the surviving owner brings a copy of the death certificate. Tenants in common: bring the death certificate and the letters or small estate papers identifying who receives the deceased owner's half; that person and the other owner sign. If the deceased owner completed the Transfer of Title Upon Death Designated Beneficiary Form (DR 2009) before death, it can be used instead of letters or small estate papers.
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.