It’s always sad for friends or family members to die. In the grieving process, you may need to handle unexpected inheritance or estate possessions. When it comes to car ownership, the process is a little complicated. Read this guide to learn how Illinois residents can transfer the title after death.
Transferring ownership from a deceased person involves a lengthy process with much proof and required documentation. First, the Secretary of State’s Office must receive the following:
If the estate is worth less than $100,000, you will complete a Small Estate Affidavit describing the year, make, and vehicle identification number (VIN). You will also need to submit
If the Small Estate Affidavit does not apply, and there’s no probation on the estate, you can accomplish the transfer through an attorney’s affidavit. The Attorney’s Affidavit must include
If you have a lost title in IL, you do not need to apply for a duplicate certificate of title. However, you must make an affidavit indicating the lost title and a statement explaining the vehicle transfer. In the case of a Small Estate Affidavit or Attorney’s Affidavit, you can include the lost title statement with those affidavits. You may also need to provide a lost title statement, including the year, make, VIN, new buyer’s name, and the executor’s signature.
WSCE is here to help with any vehicle transfers. Don’t suffer through the long process of transferring a vehicle title from a deceased friend or relative. Stop by any of our locations, and we’ll handle your vehicle registration and ownership needs.
