The Alabama MVT 5 Form, officially the "Affidavit for Assignment of Title for a Vehicle From a Deceased Owner Whose Estate Does Not Require Probate," allows the next of kin to transfer a vehicle title without opening a full probate proceeding. When the Alabama Department of Revenue approves the form, a new certificate of title is issued to the surviving claimant.
Gather these documents before completing the form:
This affidavit is one of several Alabama vehicle forms handled by the Department of Revenue. You may also need the Alabama abandoned vehicle form or the Alabama motor vehicle licensing application (ALV-8). For a private sale, a vehicle purchase agreement documents the transaction separately.
Who qualifies as next of kin?
The surviving spouse is the primary next of kin. Without a surviving spouse, the form may be submitted by the deceased's children, parents, or siblings in that order of priority.
Does the vehicle need to go through probate?
No. This form is specifically for estates that do not require probate. If the estate requires probate, a court order is needed instead of this affidavit.
Where do you submit the completed form?
Submit the affidavit with the certified death certificate to your local Alabama Department of Revenue motor vehicle office or county probate judge's office.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Alabama Mvt 5 Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | alabama mvt 5 6 form, form mvt 5 6, mvt 5 6, mvt 5 6 alabama |