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 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 Spouse as lienholder.
- HSMV 82139 (Notice of Reassignment of Lien) - Sections 1 and 3 must be completed by the Surviving Spouse reassigning the lien to the new lienholder
- A photocopy of the lienholder's death certificate
- A photocopy of the lienholder's will (if applicable)
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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
- The cost of reassigning the lien is $74.25. Our office accepts cash, check, debit cards, and credit cards. A $2.50 processing fee for debit cards and a 2.5% processing fee (with a minimum of $2.50) for credit cards will apply. Our office does not retain any portion of this fee.
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)