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Transfer a vehicle to an heir

An heir or heirs may transfer ownership of a vehicle when a decedent leaves solely-owned property not exceeding $50,000 in value. An heir may title the vehicle in his/her name as owner or may sign as heir to sell the vehicle. In both cases, form MV2300 (259 KB) is required as a supporting document. A copy of the death certificate is not required when deceased owner was a Wisconsin resident and death occurred in Wisconsin. A death certificate may be required for residents of other states.

If you want ownership in your name, submit:

• Form MV2300 (259 KB)
• Certificate of Title
• Form MV1  (684 KB)
• Transfer fee is $69.50 for each vehicle.

If the decedent's solely-owned property exceeds $50,000, the vehicle(s) must be transferred by submitting a copy of the personal representative papers, instead of the MV2300 form, along with the application. These papers are issued by the court identifying the individual(s) authorized to sign for the interest of the decedent. The personal representative will sign the title as seller and write "personal representative" after their name. 

See also information for vehicle transfers to a surviving spouse or domestic partner.

Questions? Contact us: Wisconsin DMV email service
Call: (608) 266-1466

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Last modified: May 3, 2010