Livermore Falls, ME · Androscoggin County
Affidavit of Surviving Spouse or Personal Representative
This affidavit identifies a deceased vehicle owner and lets a surviving spouse, joint owner, heir, or personal representative certify their status and the intended vehicle title transfer.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles form when a vehicle owner has died and a survivor or estate representative needs to title or transfer the vehicle. The signer states their relationship or authority, provides vehicle and deceased-owner details, and identifies the intended transfer. The form’s instructions explain which supporting documents may be needed, such as a court appointment, death certificate, lien release, or Probate Court statement.
Who needs it
A surviving spouse, joint or common owner, heir, or personal representative may need this affidavit when handling a deceased owner’s vehicle title.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the MVT-22 affidavit and review its instructions for the applicable survivor or estate situation.
- 2
Fill In the Details
Enter the deceased owner and vehicle information, select your status, and indicate the intended title transfer.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear on camera, swear that the statement is true, and sign as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit the Documents
Send the notarized affidavit and the required title and supporting documents as directed by the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Livermore Falls. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the affidavit for a deceased vehicle owner?
- Fill in the deceased owner and vehicle details, select the applicable survivor or representative status, state the intended transfer, and gather any supporting documents listed in the instructions.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be notarized and includes a sworn jurat. Sign before the notary, who records that you appeared and swore the statement is true.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online in Maine?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes remote notarization for a remotely located individual. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What documents may I need to submit with the affidavit?
- Depending on the situation, the instructions refer to items such as a title application, vehicle title, death certificate, Probate Court appointment or statement, and lien release or lienholder consent.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form is from the Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and its instructions describe submitting it with the applicable title documents. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.