Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver and Vehicle Services · Minnesota state form
PS2071 Assignment of a Vehicle to a Surviving Spouse / Not Subject to Probate
Use PS2071 to certify a vehicle assignment as a surviving spouse or when the deceased owner’s estate will not be probated.
- What this form is
- PS2071 records an assignment of a vehicle owned by a deceased person. The signer may certify they are the surviving spouse and selected the vehicle from the estate, or certify that the estate has not and will not be probated and has no monetary claims or security interests. The form requests vehicle and deceased-owner information and requires notarization.
- Who needs it
- A surviving spouse or person certifying an estate will not be probated who is assigning a deceased person’s vehicle.
- Why it needs a notary
- The form requires notarization and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. You can have the signature notarized online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- The form says to include the completed Minnesota Certificate of Title, proof of death, and payment of the title and filing fees. Submit it to the Minnesota agency named on the form.
Questions
Who uses PS2071?
A surviving spouse can certify that they selected the vehicle from the deceased person’s estate. The form also provides a certification for an estate that has not and will not be probated.
What must accompany PS2071?
The form states that it must be accompanied by a properly completed Minnesota Certificate of Title, proof of death, and payment of the title fee and filing fee.
Is a notary needed for PS2071?
Yes. The form says notarization is required and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. You can have the signature notarized online with a commissioned online notary.