Do I need a new title?

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I live in PA and i have a car which is in my name and my father's name.  My father passed away last year and i need to have his name removed from the title in order to junk the car.  I called the tags place and they told me that i would have to fill out a reassignment form.  I was wondering if i would also have to get a new title as well?  that's a question that i forgot to ask the lady at the tags place and it just came to mind, that's why I'm asking it.  Thanks.

Abigail · Accepted Answer

In my state you can reassign the title with an heir to a vehicle form if you are the closest next of kin.  If your father had a living spouse they would get the vehicle.  You may be able to find your answer by contacting www. pennsylvania.gov and looking for a link to your DMV.

mccoyblues · Answer

Yes you need a new title and the form she told you to fill out will get you that new title.  You will probably need a copy of your fathers death certificate.

Anonymous · Answer

You just need an affidavit which is a power of attorney signing in place of your father.

And you might not even need that to junk it. There is a junkyard about 10 miles from me that says :"I buy cars-no title needed".

Most people with junk cars are not stolen, they are just junk and not worth spending the money on and then waiting for a title.

That said, its ILLEGAL to sell any car that is stolen.

If I were you, Id sell it on craigslist, sign your dads name & give them a bill of sale with your dads name and not worry about it.

Whats going to happen ? Is he going to come back from the dead and file charges ?

oklatom · Answer

Yes, you will get a new title.  If the modifier between your names is "or" you should have no problem making the change.  If the modifier is "and" you may need to bring a copy of the death certificate to get the change made.

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