Inherited Vehicles in LA

The process for completing a car title transfer for a Louisiana inherited vehicle differs depending on how distribution of the estate is determined.

• If the Court has determined distribution, you'll need a Court Order to complete a car title transfer.

• If distribution is determined through the Department of Revenue (DOR), you'll need to submit an Affidavit of Small Succession as part of the title transfer application.

• For all other instances when succession is not determined by the Court or DOR, you'll need to submit BOTH:

  
  

  • An Affidavit of Heirship (Form DPSMV 1696).

  • A copy of the Death Certificate and Will (or notarized statement of the contents of the will).

    
    

If the heir is an out-of-state resident and the home state will NOT accept the Affidavit of Heirship, the out-of-state officials must write a letter stating this fact. Additionally, you will have to submit the following to the Louisiana OMV in order to complete a vehicle title transfer:

• Vehicle Application (Form DPSMV 1799).

• Title certificate—Assigned to the new owner by the heir(s) and notarized.

• Current registration (if available).

• Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form DPSMV 1606) if the car is under 10 years old.

• Satisfaction of lien written on lienholder's letterhead (if applicable).

• Acceptable form of ID.

• Payment for any applicable auto title transfer fees.