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Transfer Motor Vehicle After Death - Forms and Instructions

Texas · TexasLawHelp.org

This guide explains the process for legally transferring a car title to a named person after the owner passes away. It directs the owner to complete two specific forms and submit them with proof of ownership to the county tax assessor-collector's office.

The court describes it as: This PDF contains forms and instructions for how to transfer a motor vehicle to someone after you die.

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This information is used by a car owner who wants to set up a legal way for a specific person to receive the car title after the owner dies.

Either party may file.

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What is this guide for?
This guide provides forms and instructions for transferring a motor vehicle title to someone after the owner dies.
What forms are needed?
The owner needs to complete the Beneficiary Designation for a Motor Vehicle form (VTR-121) and the Application for Texas Title and/or Registration form (130-U).
Where are these forms submitted?
Both completed forms, proof of ownership, and the required fee must be taken to the county tax assessor-collector’s office.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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