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Fill out Form VTR-262
Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle Rev 11/20
From TxDMV: Heirs of a deceased recorded owner use this affidavit to transfer the motor vehicle when there has been no administration on the estate and no administration is necessary. Source
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Probated estates. If the estate has been probated, the executor or administrator may assign the title with a certified copy of the probate proceedings, Letters Testamentary, or Letters of Administration attached; this form is then not required. Source
Facts from the official source
Quoted or closely restated from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles' own pages and PDFs, checked .
| Fact | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Issued by | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles | Buying or Selling a Vehicle (TxDMV) |
| Edition | Rev 11/20 | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262, page 1 footer. |
| Current revision | TxDMV's Forms listing links this exact PDF under "Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle (VTR-262)"; the PDF served at that link prints Rev 11/20. | TxDMV Forms (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) TxDMV Forms listing, entry "Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle (VTR-262)" (links /sites/default/files/form_files/VTR-262.pdf). |
| Where it is submitted | The form is submitted with the title application to a county tax assessor-collector's office; when additional copies are completed, the transferee (or purchaser) submits all copies with the title application. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Information. |
| Notarized signatures | Each heir (up to three) must sign before a notary; all signatures must be notarized, and the certification may not be completed by power of attorney. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Instructions, step 4. |
| Documents required with the title application | Required for the county tax assessor-collector to process the transfer: Form 130-U, this affidavit, court documents and will portions if a court determined no administration is necessary, out-of-state title/registration verification if applicable, release of lien if a lien is recorded, and proof of liability insurance if applying for registration. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Instructions, step 6. |
| Minor children | A guardian must sign for any surviving minor children of the decedent and attach Letters of Guardianship. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Children. |
| Probated estates | If the estate has been probated, the executor or administrator may assign the title with a certified copy of the probate proceedings, Letters Testamentary, or Letters of Administration attached; this form is then not required. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Information. |
| More than three heirs | If all heirs cannot appear before one notary on the same date, or there are more than three heirs, additional copies of the form must be completed. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Information. |
| Which heirs sign | If one heir is a surviving spouse, only that heir completes the form, unless the decedent has surviving children with a different parent, in which case all surviving children must also complete it; with no surviving spouse, all children of the decedent (if any) sign as affiants. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Information. |
| Odometer disclosure | The Odometer Disclosure Statement is completed by an heir (or an agent of an heir) and the purchaser if the vehicle is subject to odometer disclosure; it may be completed after notarization. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Instructions, step 5. |
| Official instructions | Information and step-by-step instructions are printed on page 2 of the form. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2. |
| Corrections | Errors lined through and corrected require a statement of fact; erasures and significant alterations may require a new form. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Instructions. |
| Legal advice | The Information section is for informational purposes only; affiant(s) must obtain their own legal advice if required. | Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), page 2, Information. |
What is on the form
- Vehicle/Decedent Information
- VIN, year, make, body style, model, title/document number, license plate, date and location of death, and recorded owner name. Form VTR-262, page 1
- Surviving Heir(s) of Decedent
- Name and address of up to three heirs. Form VTR-262, page 1
- Transferee(s)
- Name(s) and address of the person(s) to whom the vehicle is being transferred. Form VTR-262, page 1
- Affiant (Heir) Certification
- Will selection and signatures of each heir, with notary acknowledgement (state, county, notary signature, date and stamp). Form VTR-262, page 1
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Odometer reading and mileage statements, with signatures of the seller/heir/agent and transferee/agent and dates. Form VTR-262, page 1
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Edition and revisions
- Edition on this page: Rev 11/20.
Sources
- Buying or Selling a Vehicle (TxDMV) Retrieved .
- TxDMV Forms (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles) Retrieved .
- Form VTR-262 (Rev 11/20), official PDF Retrieved .
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