How do you transfer a car title to a family member after death in Texas?

How do you transfer a car title to a family member after death in Texas?

To claim the vehicle, the beneficiary must submit an Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U), the $28 or $33 title application fee, the Texas title in the deceased owner’s name listing the beneficiary, and a death certificate.

How much does it cost to transfer ownership of a vehicle in Texas?

The title fee is $33, plus motor-vehicle sales tax (6.25 percent). There is also a $2.50 transfer of a current registration fee. If the license is not current, there may be a registration fee. Please note sales tax is paid on the actual price or 80% of the Standard Presumptive Value — whichever is the higher amount.

How do I transfer a car title to my child in Texas?

You (the giver) and your son (the recipient) will both need to fill out and sign the “Assignment of Title” section on the vehicle’s title. You will both need to fill out and sign the 130-U form (which is the title and registration application) available to print on the state’s website.

How do I register an inherited vehicle in Texas?

To title and register a vehicle through heirship, you will need: Affidavit(s) of Heirship (Form VTR-262). If there is more than one heir, each of you must sign the form and have the signatures notarized. Heirs may fill out individual Affidavits of Heirship and must have each affidavit notarized.

How do I transfer a car title without probate in Texas?

If there’s no will, the heir or heirs of the deceased can transfer the title by completing Form VTR-262, “Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle,” and Form 130-U, “Application for Texas Title and/or Registration” (see Resources).

How do you transfer ownership of a car in Texas?

To transfer a Texas titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices:

  1. Texas title, signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s).
  2. VTR-130U (Application for Texas title), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s).
  3. Proof of insurance in the buyer’s name.
  4. Acceptable form of ID.
  5. Proof of inspection.
  6. Fees.