If you have inherited a vehicle that is currently titled in Georgia, and you wish to sell it, you must first follow the state of Georgia inheritance procedures. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
Once you have properly inherited a vehicle and you wish to sell it, you must comply with the following instructions:
- If the vehicle has a Georgia title and there is only one owner listed on the Georgia title and the owner is deceased and the deceased owner had a non probated will, you can change the name on the Georgia title or inherit the vehicle by following Georgia inheritance procedures. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
- If there are two or more owners listed on the Georgia title and all owners listed are Georgia residents and one of the owners is deceased, the surviving owner(s) must title the vehicle in his name prior to selling or transferring ownership of the vehicle. Georgia inheritance procedures must be followed in order to complete the name change on the title. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
- If the vehicle has a Georgia title and the inheritor(s) or the surviving owner(s) is not a Georgia resident, the inheritor(s) or surviving owner(s) must apply for a title in his state of residency prior to selling or transferring the title to a Georgia resident.
If you are a Gwinnett County resident and have any questions concerning your paperwork, contact Customer Service at 770-822-8818 or visit any Gwinnett County Tag Office. Please click here for locations.
Updated 12/16/09
If you have inherited a vehicle that is currently titled in Georgia, and you wish to sell it, you must first follow the state of Georgia inheritance procedures. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
Once you have properly inherited a vehicle and you wish to sell it, you must comply with the following instructions:
- If the vehicle has a Georgia title and there is only one owner listed on the Georgia title and the owner is deceased and the deceased owner had a non probated will, you can change the name on the Georgia title or inherit the vehicle by following Georgia inheritance procedures. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
- If there are two or more owners listed on the Georgia title and all owners listed are Georgia residents and one of the owners is deceased, the surviving owner(s) must title the vehicle in his name prior to selling or transferring ownership of the vehicle. Georgia inheritance procedures must be followed in order to complete the name change on the title. Please click here to find information on inheriting a vehicle.
- If the vehicle has a Georgia title and the inheritor(s) or the surviving owner(s) is not a Georgia resident, the inheritor(s) or surviving owner(s) must apply for a title in his state of residency prior to selling or transferring the title to a Georgia resident.
If you are a Gwinnett County resident and have any questions concerning your paperwork, contact Customer Service at 770-822-8818 or visit any Gwinnett County Tag Office. Please click here for locations.
Updated 12/16/09