When Someone Dies: Dealing with a Vehicle in Pennsylvania

We can help you deal with a vehicle in Pennsylvania after a loved one passes. You need to continue regular car payments, maintain vehicle registration, and then transfer the car's ownership. You cannot drive the car unless you have proper registration, and penalties will be charged if this is not done on time.

Vehicle Owned by Joint Owners with Right of Survivorship

If the vehicle is owned by joint owners with right of survivorship, vehicle ownership is automatically passed to the surviving owner. Required forms include Form MV-39, an original death certificate, vehicle insurance information, and applicable fees.

Vehicle Owned Solely by the Deceased

If an Executor or Administrator is appointed, submit the title assigned by the executor/administrator, a Short Form Certificate, Form MV-4ST, and applicable fees. Various additional scenarios exist for cases without a will, with minor heirs, or where a family exemption applies. Contact us for additional assistance.