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Title and registration requirements for the Oregon-titled vehicle of a deceased person depend on how the estate is settled:
- Whether survivorship is listed on the title, and
- Whether the estate is probated or not probated
For more information about DMV requirements, please contact DMV at (503)945-5000, or in Portland Metro Area at (503) 299-9999. NOTE: DMV cannot provide legal advice.
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Owners may indicate whether they want their Oregon title to show survivorship.
Survivorship means there is co-ownership of personal property. Other states may call this joint ownership or joint tenancy. See Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 105.920 for Oregon's legal definition of survivorship.
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One of the Owners is Deceased
Submit the following:
All Owners are Deceased
Contact DMV at (503) 945-5000 for more information.
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Estate of the Deceased is being Probated
Submit the following:
- Copy of the court-issued Letter of Testamentary or equivalent document appointing the personal representative of the estate
- Oregon Title (if available)
- Release of interest by the personal representative:
- On the title, if available, or
- On a separate Bill of Sale. (If the court appoints more than one person, each person must sign to release the interest for the deceased)
- Application for Title and Registration
- Any other supporting documents needed to transfer the title (see Title Requirements)
- Fees
Estate is NOT being Probated
Submit the following:
- From each heir, notarized Inheritance Affidavits listing who is awarded the vehicle
- Oregon Title (if available)
- Application for Title and Registration
- If there is a security interest in the vehicle:
- Evidence that all security interests in the vehicle have been satisfied, or
- Written consent from the security interest holder to transfer the title to new owner
- Any other supporting documents needed to transfer title (see Title Requirements)
- Fees
Estate was Probated but has been Closed
Submit the following:
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