U.S. Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles · U.S. Virgin Islands state form
BMV Form 2025-05 Transfer on Death Application
Use this application to add or remove a beneficiary from an individually owned vehicle title. The owner’s signature must be notarized.
- What this form is
- The Transfer on Death Application lets an individual vehicle owner request to add or remove a beneficiary from a vehicle title. Complete a separate form for each beneficiary and provide the original title, current registration, and the owner’s valid, unexpired photo ID. The owner must sign the application before a notary. A transfer cannot proceed while a lien remains on the vehicle.
- Who needs it
- An individual vehicle owner who wants to add or remove a beneficiary from a vehicle title needs this application.
- Why it needs a notary
- The owner’s signature must be notarized; this can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit the completed application to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles with the original vehicle title, current registration, and the owner’s valid, unexpired photo ID.
Questions
Who can use the Transfer on Death Application?
Only an individual vehicle owner, not a business, can request a transfer-on-death designation. The vehicle must be titled in the name of the current owner or owners when applying.
Does the owner’s signature need to be notarized?
Yes. The application includes a sworn-and-subscribed statement and a Notary Public signature line. The owner’s signature must be notarized, including online with a commissioned online notary.
What must be submitted with the application?
Submit the completed form, original vehicle title, current vehicle registration, and valid, unexpired photo ID for the owner or owners. Any lien must be fully paid and released before transfer.