Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in North Dakota
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in North Dakota, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: NDDOT accepts: (A) for an estate under $100,000, an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (SFN 2916) with the title; NDDOT Motor Vehicle Registration Manual (Estate; Title Signatures; Excise Tax Exemptions); N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-23-01
| Transferring a car after death | NDDOT accepts: (A) for an estate under $100,000, an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (SFN 2916) with the title; (B) if the title is held by joint tenants with right of survivorship, the surviving owner signs the title and attaches a certified copy of the death certificate; (C) otherwise, a copy of the letters of administration, letters testamentary, or a court order must accompany the title. A will by itself is not accepted to transfer a title. A transfer by inheritance or bequest is exempt from motor vehicle excise tax, but buying a vehicle from an estate is taxable. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in North Dakota?
NDDOT accepts: (A) for an estate under $100,000, an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent (SFN 2916) with the title; (B) if the title is held by joint tenants with right of survivorship, the surviving owner signs the title and attaches a certified copy of the death certificate; (C) otherwise, a copy of the letters of administration, letters testamentary, or a court order must accompany the title. A will by itself is not accepted to transfer a title. A transfer by inheritance or bequest is exempt from motor vehicle excise tax, but buying a vehicle from an estate is taxable.
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.