Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Idaho
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Idaho, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Through the Idaho Transportation Department (county assessor's motor vehicle office). Close heirs — the surviving spouse, children, issue of deceased children, parents, brothers or sisters (or the guardian of a minor or incompetent heir) — can transfer the title without probate by… Idaho Code § 49-514; ITD Affidavit of Inheritance (ITD 3414)
| Transferring a car after death | Through the Idaho Transportation Department (county assessor's motor vehicle office). Close heirs — the surviving spouse, children, issue of deceased children, parents, brothers or sisters (or the guardian of a minor or incompetent heir) — can transfer the title without probate by presenting the existing title (if available) and a sworn Affidavit of Inheritance (ITD 3414) stating their relationship to the decedent and other required facts, attached to an application for a new Idaho title. Alternatively, a successor can use the small estate affidavit for estates of $100,000 or less, or the personal representative can transfer the vehicle using letters from the court. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Idaho?
Through the Idaho Transportation Department (county assessor's motor vehicle office). Close heirs — the surviving spouse, children, issue of deceased children, parents, brothers or sisters (or the guardian of a minor or incompetent heir) — can transfer the title without probate by presenting the existing title (if available) and a sworn Affidavit of Inheritance (ITD 3414) stating their relationship to the decedent and other required facts, attached to an application for a new Idaho title. Alternatively, a successor can use the small estate affidavit for estates of $100,000 or less, or the personal representative can transfer the vehicle using letters from the court.
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.