Based on the selections you made on the Death Scenario Assistance Chart, the following document provides you with information on completing your Death Scenario transaction. This information can also be found in the State of Florida's procedure, TL-18 (flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/tl/tl-18.pdf).
1. Required Documents
- Florida Certificate of Title* showing the deceased as co-lienholder
*If the title is electronic, it must be printed. If the title is lost or destroyed, HSMV 82101 (Application for Duplicate Title) must be completed by the Surviving Co-Lienholder as lienholder.
- HSMV 82139 (Notice of Reassignment of Lien) - Sections 1 and 3 must be completed by the Surviving Co-Lienholder to reassign the lien to the new lienholder(s)
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Valid, unexpired U.S. driver license/ID card - We will also accept valid U.S. or foreign passports*, or Canadian driver license/ID cards.
*If presenting a foreign passport, the State of Florida requires one of the following unexpired documents to be presented as proof of legal presence:
- A passport issued by the government of another country with a stamp or mark from the United States Department of Homeland Security
- A Permanent Resident Card
- An Immigrant Visa
- An I-94
2. Processing Information
- If the title is electronic, the cost to print it to paper is $10.00.
- If the title has been lost or destroyed, the cost for a duplicate title is $85.75.
- The cost of reassigning the lien is $74.25.
Our office accepts cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards for in-person transactions. A $2.75 processing fee applies to debit card payments, and a 2.75% processing fee (minimum of $2.75) applies to credit card payments. Our office does not retain any portion of these fees.
Note: All documents are subject to verification.
3. Additional Information
You have the following options to process your transaction:
1. Manatee County Tag Agency: Refer to our customer publication for details (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26676181151501)
2. Manatee County Tax Collector's Office: Appointments are required for all transactions! Visit taxcollector.com/appointments to schedule your appointment.
3. Title By Mail: You may be eligible to complete your title transfer by mail. For details, refer to our Title by Mail publication (https://helpcenter.taxcollector.com/hc/en-us/articles/26708753005325)
DPAC: Florida Title > Lienholder is Deceased > Lienholder is an Individual > Lien is NOT Satisfied > Two or More Lienholders Joined by OR