Who do I need to contact when someone dies?

Call 111 immediately and ask for advice. A coroner is a doctor or lawyer responsible for investigating unexpected deaths. They may call for a post-mortem or inquest to find out the cause of death. This may take some time, so the funeral may need to be delayed.

How to remove a deceased partner’s name from a title?

In order to remove a deceased partner’s name off of a title, you must first determine who the legal beneficiaries of the title are and the specific type of deed that has been used.

Do you need a scanner for a death certificate?

If you submit the death certificate via mail or online, you only need a scanner or scanning tool. Today, phone apps are capable of taking a high-quality scan without needing a bulky scanner. When you make your scan, ensure your image is clear and easy to read.

How are car titles transferred when an owner dies?

Each state has a different process for transferring vehicle titles when an owner dies. For example, Wisconsin allows vehicle transfers to a surviving spouse or domestic partner if the surviving spouse or partner completes two forms, provides a certificate of title and pays a transfer fee.

Do you need a death certificate to retitle a car?

If you are the administrator, joint-owner, spouse, or beneficiary, you may only need to take the death certificate and the title of the car to your Title Office and they will retitle it – no court order or attorneys required.

How to remove a deceased owner from a title?

Using an Affidavit of Survivorship to Remove a Deceased Owner from Title. If you are already listed as a co-owner on the prior deed—or if you inherited an interest in the property through a life estate deed, transfer-on-death deed, or lady bird deed—you may use an affidavit of survivorship to remove the deceased owner.

If you submit the death certificate via mail or online, you only need a scanner or scanning tool. Today, phone apps are capable of taking a high-quality scan without needing a bulky scanner. When you make your scan, ensure your image is clear and easy to read.

Can a DVS title card be mailed to the owner?

While the vehicle title is mailed to the owner of the vehicle, a lien card is mailed to the lender, confirming that their loan is listed on DVS records. Record or remove a lien on a vehicle.

If you are the administrator, joint-owner, spouse, or beneficiary, you may only need to take the death certificate and the title of the car to your Title Office and they will retitle it – no court order or attorneys required.