Next of kin affidavit alabama

When the transfer of title is warranted from the sale, deliver,y or donation of a vehicle from a deceased owner, then the following guidelines may provide assistance:

When An Estate Requires Probate:

• Surrender the Alabama title, properly assigned to the new owner by the executor or executrix.
• Provide certified copy of the letters of testamentary regarding the vehicle. (If the estate requires probate and there is no will, then a certified copy of the probate proceedings or letters of administration may be provided).
• Executor, or executrix, or administrator should sign the title assignment with the same name style as listed on the copy of the letters of testamentary.

When An Estate Does Not Require Probate:

• Surrender the Alabama title, properly assigned to the new owner by the deceased owner's next of kin.
• Provide the completed State Form 5-6 (Affidavit for Assignment of Title For A Vehicle When Deceased Owner Dies Without A Will).
  Next of Kin Form
• Provide a certified copy of the deceased owner's death certificate.
• The family member designated as 'next of kin' should sign the title assignment with the same name style as listed on the State affidavit

  To Transfer Title From A Deceased Owner?

  The required documentation listed below may vary if the next of kin or executor of the estate are titling and tag in their name versus selling it to a third party.  If you are the next of kin or executor titling a vehicle from a deceased owner into your name we encourage you to contact one of our offices for instructions.
  
  Single Ownership:
  No Will, or Will That Does Not Require Probate:
  

  • Original Title
  • Original Death Certificate
  • MVT-5-6 (Next of Kin form) completed
  • One and the Same affidavit completed if name is different on death certificate and title
  • Bill of Sale  or Gift Affidavit (applicable only if the vehicle is being sold and not being titled to the next of kin) 
  • A valid (non-expired) Driver’s License or State issued ID for each owner. The names on the driver’s license/ID much match the names on the paperwork and must be the owner’s current legal name. 
  • Proof of Insurance  (insurance provider must be licensed to do business in Alabama)

  Probated Will:
  

  • Original title properly signed by executor of the estate (name must be signed exactly as the name appears in the Letter

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