Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Mississippi
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Mississippi, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Apply at the county Tax Collector's office with a Title Application (Form 78-002) and the existing title. If the title reads 'John OR Jane Doe,' only the surviving owner's signature is needed; Mississippi Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle FAQ
| Transferring a car after death | Apply at the county Tax Collector's office with a Title Application (Form 78-002) and the existing title. If the title reads 'John OR Jane Doe,' only the surviving owner's signature is needed; 'AND' requires the surviving spouse's signature and a court-endorsed copy of the probated will; 'AND/OR' requires the surviving spouse's signature and the death certificate. If there is no probated will, submit letters of administration or letters testamentary naming the recipient, or an Affidavit of Heirship (Form 78-014). Executors and administrators use the same process and pay all fees and taxes. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Mississippi?
Apply at the county Tax Collector's office with a Title Application (Form 78-002) and the existing title. If the title reads 'John OR Jane Doe,' only the surviving owner's signature is needed; 'AND' requires the surviving spouse's signature and a court-endorsed copy of the probated will; 'AND/OR' requires the surviving spouse's signature and the death certificate. If there is no probated will, submit letters of administration or letters testamentary naming the recipient, or an Affidavit of Heirship (Form 78-014). Executors and administrators use the same process and pay all fees and taxes.
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.