How Long To Get Title From Dmv

When one or more owners are deceased, the additional documents you need will depend on whether survivorship is listed on the title and if the estate is being probated.

If your title shows Y/N or Y/Y in the SURVIVORSHIP box, the title has survivorship.

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If your title shows N/N or N/Y in the SURVIVOR box, the title does not have survivorship between the registered owners.

Title has Survivorship

Proof of death for each deceased owner (death certificate, funeral notice or obituary).

Title has Survivorship – All Owners Deceased

Proof of death for all deceased owners (death certificate, funeral notice or obituary), except owner who passed away most recently; and
Estate document requirements for the owner who passed away most recently will depend on whether or not the estate is being probated or has closed. Check out the sections below to find out what other documents you need, based on the situation.

No Survivorship on Title – Estate NOT Probated

Notarized Inheritance Affidavit completed by each heir (separate forms can be used if there are multiple heirs).

No Survivorship on Title – Estate Being Probated

A copy of the court-issued Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, or other document appointing the personal representative of the estate; and
An original release or bill of sale from the personal representative of the estate (if there are multiple personal representatives, a release is required from each personal representative).

No Survivorship on Title – Estate Probated and Now Closed

A copy of the court-issued Decree of Final Distribution - the decree must show who was awarded the vehicle; and
Original releases or bills of sale from any previous owners, other than the deceased owner(s) (if you were not awarded the vehicle in the Decree of Final Distribution, you must provide a release from whomever was awarded the vehicle).