This no-fee title transfer is authorized by: Section 319.32(7), Florida Statutes: Notwithstanding any other
provision of this section, the department and tax collector may not charge any fee or service charge, except
for the expedited title fee, if applicable, for a certificate of title issued for a motor vehicle solely to remove a
deceased co-owner from the title registered in the names of two persons if the other co-owner is the surviving
spouse.
Expedited Title: An expedited title is available for a $10 fee. The surviving spouse must provide proof of
identity; valid driver license or identification card from any state or a valid passport.
Documentation Required: An original or certified copy of the death certificate is mandatory; a copy of the
marriage certificate is required unless the name of the surviving spouse is shown on the death certificate.
Motor Vehicle Registration Transfer: The registration fee associated with the removal of the surviving
spouse’s name from the title was not included as a part of the no-fee title transfer. Therefore, registration
fee(s) which will vary based on the order of names on the title and the surviving spouse’s birthdate, will be
due at the time of the title transfer.
If a registration is not obtained at the time of the title transfer, the customer is required to certify on the face
of this form or sign a perjury clause non-use certification stating “The motor vehicle identified will not be
operated on the streets and highways of Florida until properly registered.
Visit the following website for current mailing addresses: http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/
HSMV 82152 (07/2017)
www.flhsmv.gov