Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Wisconsin
How to transfer a vehicle title after the owner dies in Wisconsin, from the official motor vehicle agency.
Short answer: Wisconsin DMV: if the decedent is the only name on the title, a surviving spouse or domestic partner can transfer ownership of up to five vehicles using the Statement of Transfer of Vehicles to or by a Surviving Family Member, Domestic Partner or Heir (Form MV2300), the title and a… Wisconsin DMV guide for family members of recently deceased (BDS367); Form MV2300
| Transferring a car after death | Wisconsin DMV: if the decedent is the only name on the title, a surviving spouse or domestic partner can transfer ownership of up to five vehicles using the Statement of Transfer of Vehicles to or by a Surviving Family Member, Domestic Partner or Heir (Form MV2300), the title and a Title/License Plate Application (MV1); there is no title fee for a surviving spouse, domestic partner or qualifying family member, and plates can transfer if the decedent solely owned the vehicle. Another heir may use Form MV2300 only by certifying that the decedent had no solely owned property worth more than $50,000 (a title fee applies). If the title lists owners joined by 'or,' the survivor signs alone as seller; if joined by 'and,' the surviving co-owner and the decedent's legal representative both sign. A court-appointed personal representative submits the Personal Representative Papers (Domiciliary Letter). |
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FAQ
How do I transfer a car title after someone dies in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin DMV: if the decedent is the only name on the title, a surviving spouse or domestic partner can transfer ownership of up to five vehicles using the Statement of Transfer of Vehicles to or by a Surviving Family Member, Domestic Partner or Heir (Form MV2300), the title and a Title/License Plate Application (MV1); there is no title fee for a surviving spouse, domestic partner or qualifying family member, and plates can transfer if the decedent solely owned the vehicle. Another heir may use Form MV2300 only by certifying that the decedent had no solely owned property worth more than $50,000 (a title fee applies). If the title lists owners joined by 'or,' the survivor signs alone as seller; if joined by 'and,' the surviving co-owner and the decedent's legal representative both sign. A court-appointed personal representative submits the Personal Representative Papers (Domiciliary Letter).
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.