Odometer disclosure requirements apply independently of heirship authority when a vehicle title is transferred after an owner’s death. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles evaluates odometer statements as a separate compliance element, even when ownership authority is established through Form VTR-262.
Odometer disclosure as an independent system check
The affidavit establishes who is authorized to transfer ownership, but it does not substitute for mileage disclosure requirements imposed by state and federal law. The DMV reviews odometer information separately to determine whether the title transfer satisfies disclosure rules.
Effect of missing or inconsistent mileage information
When required odometer information is missing, inconsistent, or flagged as inaccurate, the system does not complete the title update as submitted. This outcome is not a rejection of heirship authority, but a compliance failure related to vehicle mileage reporting.
Interaction with affidavit acceptance
The DMV may accept the affidavit for purposes of heir authority while still preventing issuance of a new title until odometer requirements are resolved. In this situation, the transfer is incomplete despite the affidavit being otherwise valid.
System outcome in odometer-related failures
Odometer-related issues result in the title record remaining unresolved until the disclosure requirement is satisfied through legally permitted means. These outcomes reflect parallel system checks rather than discretionary determinations.
Other circumstances that prevent completion of affidavit-based transfers are explained in situations in which Form VTR-262 is not accepted by the DMV. The overall process governing post-death title transfers is outlined in how Texas DMV handles vehicle title transfer after an owner’s death. The official scope and purpose of the affidavit are defined in Form VTR-262 — Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle.