Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Georgia
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Georgia, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: At the County Tag Office (Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division). Bring the MV-1 Title/Tag Application, the original title in the deceased's name (with any liens released, Form T-4), and one inheritance document: certified Letters Testamentary, a certified Year's Support… Georgia Department of Revenue, Vehicle Inherited or Purchased from an Estate
| Transferring a car after death | At the County Tag Office (Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division). Bring the MV-1 Title/Tag Application, the original title in the deceased's name (with any liens released, Form T-4), and one inheritance document: certified Letters Testamentary, a certified Year's Support order, a copy of a will that is not being probated, or, if there is no will, Form T-20 (Affidavit of Inheritance) with a certified death certificate (with one heir, a copy of an Order of No Administration Necessary can replace the T-20). Form MV-16 may be needed for a family-member transfer and tax exemption. The title fee is $18. An inheritor using the T-20 or without letters must title the vehicle in their own name before selling it. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Georgia?
At the County Tag Office (Georgia Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division). Bring the MV-1 Title/Tag Application, the original title in the deceased's name (with any liens released, Form T-4), and one inheritance document: certified Letters Testamentary, a certified Year's Support order, a copy of a will that is not being probated, or, if there is no will, Form T-20 (Affidavit of Inheritance) with a certified death certificate (with one heir, a copy of an Order of No Administration Necessary can replace the T-20). Form MV-16 may be needed for a family-member transfer and tax exemption. The title fee is $18. An inheritor using the T-20 or without letters must title the vehicle in their own name before selling it.
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.