Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles · Nevada state form

VP241 Transfer on Death Beneficiary’s Affidavit for Title

Use VP241 when a vehicle title cannot be located and the beneficiary designated on the title record seeks a replacement title through the transfer-on-death process.

What this form is
The beneficiary named by the Transfer on Death designation on the DMV title record completes this affidavit when the original title cannot be located. The form requests vehicle and owner information and includes the beneficiary’s certification and release. It must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized DMV representative. Submit a certified death certificate for each owner listed on the title and the $20 title fee with the application.
Who needs it
The beneficiary designated on the DMV title record needs this affidavit when the vehicle’s original title cannot be located.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative. Online notarization is available with a commissioned online notary.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Nevada agency named on the form.

Questions

When is VP241 used?

The form says it is completed when the title cannot be located by the beneficiary with the Transfer on Death designation on the DMV title record.

Does VP241 need to be notarized?

Yes. The form must be notarized or witnessed by an authorized Nevada DMV representative. Notarization can be done online with a commissioned online notary.

What must be submitted with VP241?

The form calls for a certified copy of the death certificate for each owner listed on the title and a $20 title fee.