Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Oklahoma
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Oklahoma, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Service Oklahoma handles vehicle titles. If the owner filed a Transfer on Death Notice (Form 771) for an unencumbered vehicle, the named transferee signs an affidavit verifying the owner's death and submits it, and Service Oklahoma issues a new title. 47 O.S. § 1107.5; 58 O.S. § 393; Service Oklahoma Forms 405, 771, 798
| Transferring a car after death | Service Oklahoma handles vehicle titles. If the owner filed a Transfer on Death Notice (Form 771) for an unencumbered vehicle, the named transferee signs an affidavit verifying the owner's death and submits it, and Service Oklahoma issues a new title. If no executor or administrator has been appointed and the vehicle was not left to anyone by will, a relative with the highest right can use the No Administrator Affidavit (Form 798, notarized) with a death certificate. If the vehicle is left by will and the estate is worth no more than $50,000, the beneficiary can use the Small Estate Affidavit (Form 405, notarized) with a copy of the death certificate and the unprobated will naming the beneficiary. Otherwise, present the letters testamentary or of administration (or court decree) issued in the probate case. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Oklahoma?
Service Oklahoma handles vehicle titles. If the owner filed a Transfer on Death Notice (Form 771) for an unencumbered vehicle, the named transferee signs an affidavit verifying the owner's death and submits it, and Service Oklahoma issues a new title. If no executor or administrator has been appointed and the vehicle was not left to anyone by will, a relative with the highest right can use the No Administrator Affidavit (Form 798, notarized) with a death certificate. If the vehicle is left by will and the estate is worth no more than $50,000, the beneficiary can use the Small Estate Affidavit (Form 405, notarized) with a copy of the death certificate and the unprobated will naming the beneficiary. Otherwise, present the letters testamentary or of administration (or court decree) issued in the probate case.
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.