How Texas DMV treats Form VTR-262 when the surviving spouse is the only heir
When a vehicle owner dies leaving a surviving spouse, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles evaluates whether that spouse is the sole heir for title transfer purposes.
How Texas DMV handles Form VTR-262 when heirs include minor children
When heirs to a deceased vehicle owner include minor children, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles applies additional safeguards before recognizing affidavit-based authority.
How odometer disclosure affects affidavit-based vehicle title transfers in Texas
Odometer disclosure requirements apply independently of heirship authority when a vehicle title is transferred after an owner’s death.
Who must sign Form VTR-262 for Texas DMV to recognize heir authority
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles evaluates Form VTR-262 based on whether all individuals with heir authority have executed the affidavit.
How Texas DMV evaluates required documents with Form VTR-262
Form VTR-262 does not operate as a standalone submission within the Texas vehicle title system. The Department of Motor Vehicles evaluates the affidavit alongside other required documentation to determine whether a title transfer can be completed.
How Texas DMV responds to errors in Form VTR-262 submissions
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles treats errors in Form VTR-262 as system conditions rather than discretionary faults.
How Texas DMV handles vehicle title transfer when there are more than three heirs
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.
When Form VTR-262 may be used without probate in Texas
Form VTR-262 is accepted by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles only in situations where the death of a vehicle owner does not require probate administration. The affidavit does not replace court authority and is not an alternative to probate when an estate is subject to judicial control.
Form VTR-262 — Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle (Texas)
Form VTR-262, Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle, is an official Texas Department of Motor Vehicles document used within the Texas vehicle title system to establish heir authority for purposes of transferring ownership of a motor vehicle after the death of the recorded owner.
TX HHS Form H6516. Community First Choice Assessment
Form H6516 is the official assessment document used in Texas to determine an individual’s eligibility, needs, and recommended service hours under the Community First Choice (CFC) program.