The New Jersey NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Affidavit for Surviving Spouse is a document that is used by spouses of deceased individuals to transfer the ownership of a vehicle to themselves. The document is used to certify the surviving spouse’s right to obtain title and registration of a motor vehicle that was owned by the deceased person. There are two types of New Jersey NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Affidavit for Surviving Spouse: the first is a Joint Tenancy Affidavit, which is used when a vehicle is jointly owned by a married couple; and the second is the Sole Ownership Affidavit, which is used when the vehicle was solely owned by the deceased person. Both affidavits must be completed and signed by the surviving spouse and notarized. The surviving spouse must also include supporting documents, such as the title or registration for the vehicle, a valid driver’s license or state identification card, and the death certificate of the deceased individual.
New Jersey NJ Motor Vehicle Commission Affidavit for Surviving Spouse
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In order to transfer the vehicle's title and registration to a surviving spouse if the vehicle is titled in both names, you need to submit: The vehicle's current title. A copy of the death certificate. An affidavit (Form BA-62) from the surviving spouse (this form must be notarized) Payment for all applicable fees.
A Vision Test Release Form (ST-14) must be completed by the provider. Upon receipt of this form, the MVC will initiate a Medical Review. I'm a General Practitioner who completed a vision screening. The patient's best visual acuity is 20/60 left and 20/80 right eye.
Appointments are required for: Registration/title transfer for private sale of a new vehicle, boat or trailer. New registration/title. Salvage title.
In order to transfer the vehicle's title and registration to a surviving spouse if the vehicle is titled in both names, you need to submit: The vehicle's current title. A copy of the death certificate. An affidavit (Form BA-62) from the surviving spouse (this form must be notarized) Payment for all applicable fees.
Most states will allow more than one person to claim ownership. Adding a name to a vehicle that already has your name listed will create equal rights to the car or truck for you and your partner. The process of adding a spouse to a car title is simple, but requirements and fees vary from state to state.
Bring the deceased's death certificate, driver's license or lD card to any customer service center (CSC) where a DMV employee will complete the transaction while you wait. Since fewer customers visit our offices during the middle of the month, we suggest that you visit at that time.
Transfer of ownership Transfer of the title is $60 (or $85 with a lien).
Present the current title along with an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse/Domestic Partner/Civil Union Partner, which must include the raised seal of the County Surrogate, of the county where the decedent lived at the time of death. An original death certificate and a notarized MVC Affidavit (Form BA-62) are also required.