Probated estate or heirship route?
VTR-262 explains that an executor or administrator may assign a title with the required certified probate documents. Where no estate administration has occurred and none is necessary, the heirship form may be applicable instead.
Which heirs sign VTR-262?
For the eligible no-administration route, match the family circumstances to the form’s signature instructions.
| Family circumstances | Required heir signatures |
|---|---|
| Surviving spouse; no children with another parent | Surviving spouse. |
| Surviving spouse; deceased has surviving children with another parent | Spouse and all surviving children of the deceased. |
| No surviving spouse | All surviving children. |
| Minor heir | Guardian, with Letters of Guardianship attached. |
| No spouse or children | Identify the heirs at law before completing the certification. |
Complete the notarized certification
The heir certification must be notarized and cannot be executed through a power of attorney. Additional copies can be used when the required heirs cannot attend the same notary together; submit the complete set.
Gather the transfer documents
Use the form’s checklist for Form 130-U, lien releases and any applicable court or out-of-state record. Resolve signing authority before confirming collection and the payment recipient.
Official sources.
Sources reviewed September 26, 2026. Use the current instructions for your vehicle and transaction.