Identify the estate documents
Gather Form MV-1, the title and any required lien release. The estate route may use Letters of Testamentary, a certified Year’s Support order, or Form T-20 with the death certificate. A sole heir may use a legible copy of a No Administration Necessary order in place of T-20.
Some heirs must title the car first
DOR says an inheritor using T-20 must obtain a title in their own name before selling. It also requires prior titling where the inheritor does not have Letters of Testamentary. Do not assume possession of the car allows immediate reassignment.
Missing titles and mileage matter
If the estate title is missing and the vehicle is exempt from odometer disclosure, DOR permits the executor to provide Form T-7. If disclosure is required, the executor must first obtain a title in the executor’s or estate’s name. If no Georgia title has been issued and the inheritor is not a Georgia resident, DOR requires the inheritor to obtain a title from their home state before transferring to a Georgia resident.
Confirm who will attend pickup
Tell the purchasing partner who has authority to sign and who will release the vehicle. Resolve the paperwork first so collection and payment can be agreed with the appropriate person.
Official sources.
Sources reviewed September 26, 2026. Use the current instructions for your vehicle and transaction.