Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in New Jersey
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in New Jersey, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Bring documents to an MVC Vehicle Center by appointment. Spouses or partners on the title together: the surviving owner submits the signed title, a copy of the death certificate and a notarized Affidavit (BA-62); New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, Transfer of title upon death of owner
| Transferring a car after death | Bring documents to an MVC Vehicle Center by appointment. Spouses or partners on the title together: the surviving owner submits the signed title, a copy of the death certificate and a notarized Affidavit (BA-62); the title fee is $60. A Transfer on Death beneficiary presents the TOD form, title, death certificate and Universal Title Application. With a will and no co-owner: the executor signs the title and presents the Surrogate's Short Certificate (an EIN is needed if titling to the estate). With no will and no co-owner: a surviving spouse or partner may use an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse with the County Surrogate's raised seal if the estate is $50,000 or less; heirs with no spouse may use an Affidavit of Next of Kin with the Surrogate's seal if the estate is $20,000 or less; larger estates need the Administrator's Short Certificate. Liens must be paid unless transferring to a sole owner. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in New Jersey?
Bring documents to an MVC Vehicle Center by appointment. Spouses or partners on the title together: the surviving owner submits the signed title, a copy of the death certificate and a notarized Affidavit (BA-62); the title fee is $60. A Transfer on Death beneficiary presents the TOD form, title, death certificate and Universal Title Application. With a will and no co-owner: the executor signs the title and presents the Surrogate's Short Certificate (an EIN is needed if titling to the estate). With no will and no co-owner: a surviving spouse or partner may use an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse with the County Surrogate's raised seal if the estate is $50,000 or less; heirs with no spouse may use an Affidavit of Next of Kin with the Surrogate's seal if the estate is $20,000 or less; larger estates need the Administrator's Short Certificate. Liens must be paid unless transferring to a sole owner.
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.