AUTHORITY:
Tenn. Code Ann. Section 55-4-118, 55-6-109
DESCRIPTION:
Transaction Type 12 is used when a surviving spouse inherits a vehicle during the current registration year. If application for title and registration is made within one (1) year of the spouse’s death, a new title is issued at no cost. If application is made after one year of the spouse’s death the transaction type then becomes a transaction type 01 (refer to Transaction Type 01 for more details).
If the surviving spouse does not qualify for the current plate, a new plate must be issued at regular cost.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Multi-purpose Application completed in its entirety.
- Tennessee Certificate of Title (unless in possession of a lien holder)
- Death Certification (showing the surviving spouse)
RELATED TOPICS
SURVIVING SPOUSE
DEATH CERTIFICATE
AFFIDAVIT OF INHERITANCE
Applicant may pay the following:
• Registration fee (NO FEE unless new License plate is required or renewing plate).
• County Issuance fee(s) (NO FEE unless new License plate is required or renewing plate)
• Title fee (NO FEE if application made within 1 year)
• Additional County Clerk fees may be applicable.
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