I am the surviving spouse (or the unmarried minor child) of a deceased vehicle owner. Can I title the vehicle in my name and/or sell it?
Even if no Transfer on Death (TOD) beneficiary was named on the title, a surviving spouse or unmarried minor child may transfer ownership of a vehicle (limited to one vehicle) titled in the deceased owner’s name without obtaining a probate order. The surviving spouse or minor child must obtain title in their name before assigning ownership to a purchaser. To apply for title, the surviving spouse or minor child must submit the following items: • A completed and signed Application for Missouri Title and License (Form 108) in the name of the surviving spouse or unmarried minor child; • The certificate of title in the deceased’s name, or with the deceased named as purchaser in the title assignment; • A photocopy of the proof of death (such as a death certificate or obituary); • A completed, signed and notarized Affidavit to Establish Title to Exempt Property (Form 2305); and • The $11 fee ($8.50 title fee plus $2.50 processing fee).
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