Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Utah
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Utah, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Thirty days after the death, if no personal representative has been appointed or applied for, a survivor entitled to the vehicle can transfer the title with a Survivorship Affidavit (Utah State Tax Commission form TC-569C), signed before a notary. Utah Code § 75-3-1201; Utah State Tax Commission form TC-569C
| Transferring a car after death | Thirty days after the death, if no personal representative has been appointed or applied for, a survivor entitled to the vehicle can transfer the title with a Survivorship Affidavit (Utah State Tax Commission form TC-569C), signed before a notary. The survivor certifies that the decedent left no more than four boats, motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers, that the value of the rest of the estate subject to administration (less liens) does not exceed $100,000, that the survivor is entitled to the vehicle, and that the transfer will not prejudice creditors. If a personal representative has been appointed, the personal representative transfers the title using the letters. |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Utah?
Thirty days after the death, if no personal representative has been appointed or applied for, a survivor entitled to the vehicle can transfer the title with a Survivorship Affidavit (Utah State Tax Commission form TC-569C), signed before a notary. The survivor certifies that the decedent left no more than four boats, motor vehicles, trailers or semi-trailers, that the value of the rest of the estate subject to administration (less liens) does not exceed $100,000, that the survivor is entitled to the vehicle, and that the transfer will not prejudice creditors. If a personal representative has been appointed, the personal representative transfers the title using the letters.
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.