Form VTR-262 allows an affidavit-based transfer of vehicle ownership only when all qualifying heirs are properly represented in the process. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles applies additional system checks when the number of heirs exceeds the signature capacity of a single affidavit form. The presence of more than three heirs does not automatically prevent the use of the affidavit, but it changes how the system evaluates completeness and authority.
Signature limits as a system constraint
The affidavit form provides signature space for up to three heirs. When an estate has more than three qualifying heirs, the DMV does not treat the form as invalid by default. Instead, the system requires that all heirs be represented through multiple affidavits that collectively account for the full heir group. Each affidavit is evaluated as part of a single transfer context rather than as an independent submission.
System requirement for full heir representation
The DMV’s primary concern in multiple-heir situations is whether the affidavit record demonstrates unanimous heir authority. If some heirs are omitted or cannot be accounted for through additional affidavits, the system does not recognize the transfer as authorized. Partial representation results in the affidavit path failing, even if the listed heirs are otherwise eligible.
Interaction with non-administrative estate rules
The availability of multiple affidavits does not override the threshold requirement that the estate qualify for non-administrative treatment. If probate administration is required, or if a court has asserted jurisdiction, the affidavit process is unavailable regardless of the number of heirs. The initial determination of whether probate is required is explained in when Form VTR-262 may be used without probate in Texas.
Review outcomes when heir representation is incomplete
When the DMV identifies missing heirs, conflicting claims, or inconsistencies across submitted affidavits, the system does not proceed with an affidavit-based transfer. In these cases, the title record remains unchanged and the transfer must follow a court-authorized path. These outcomes fall within the broader category of affidavit rejection scenarios described in situations in which Form VTR-262 is not accepted by the DMV.
Relationship to other heirship conditions
Multiple-heir cases often intersect with other system constraints, such as the presence of a surviving spouse or minor heirs, which affect how authority is evaluated. These conditions introduce additional rules that operate alongside the multiple-affidavit requirement. The overall framework governing affidavit-based transfers after death is outlined in how Texas DMV handles vehicle title transfer after an owner’s death. The official role and limitations of the affidavit itself are defined in the document overview for Form VTR-262 — Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle.