Transferring a car title after the owner dies in Kansas
For a spouse, child, heir or executor dealing with a car that was owned by someone who died in Kansas. In Kansas, car titles go through the Kansas Division of Vehicles, which most people call the DMV.
To transfer a car title after the owner dies in Kansas, a transfer on death beneficiary fills out form TR-82 and takes it to the county treasurer with the death certificate. With no beneficiary, heirs can apply with a decedent title form or a claim of heir affidavit.
If the estate is going through probate, or family members disagree, talk to the probate court or a lawyer before you sign anything.
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Which route applies when a car owner dies in Kansas?
A transfer on death beneficiary named on the title
Fill out TR-82, attach the death certificate and proof the car was last titled in Kansas, and take it to your county treasurer. If there is a lien, you need the lienholder's notarized consent (TR-128) or a notarized lien release.
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Heirs can apply with a Decedent's Title (TR-83a) or a Claim of Heir Affidavit (TR-83b), with the lienholder consent (TR-128) and the current registration, at the county treasurer. Executors and administrators use the same process.
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What is Kansas form TR-82?
The Transfer on Death Affidavit, used by the beneficiaries named on the title.
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What if there is a lien?
You need the lienholder's notarized consent or a notarized lien release.
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Sources for this page
- ksrevenue.gov/dovtitlefaq.html Checked
- ksrevenue.gov/pdf/
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This page summarizes official Kansas sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.