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Category: Motor Vehicle  / Mobile Home

Are you involved in the transfer of a title where one or both owners are deceased?

This answer has been viewed 5471 times and was last updated on 10/31/2022.

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If there was a death involved with your transaction and one of the circumstances listed below applies, refer to our Death Scenario Assistance Chart. This chart will walk you through determining the requirements and advise you of any needed forms that must be submitted with your transaction.

  • Will
  • Probate/Estate Administered
  • Inheritance/Heirs
  • Trust/Trustee
  • Order of Summary

You may also refer to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ deceased owners or lienholders publication. Exhibits and charts are located at the bottom of the procedure to assist with determining the requirements. 

Appointments are REQUIRED for all transactions. Appointments can only be scheduled through our online appointment system. We only serve Manatee County residents and businesses.

Not a Manatee County resident? Out-of-county residents needing to process title and/or registration transactions for vehicles, boats, and mobile homes can only be served at First Manatee South County Tag Agency, located at 5756 14th Street West, Bradenton. For information, fee/service charges, hours of operation, holiday closures and to make an appointment (not required) visit: https://www.autotagagency.net/locations/florida/manatee-county/first-manatee-south-county-tag-agency-bradenton/.


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