Do I Need a Vehicle Transfer on Death Designation in Oregon?

Because Oregon does not offer a vehicle TOD designation, the vehicle transfers through: Joint ownership with right of survivorship: an owner may request survivorship by checking the box in the survivorship section of the application for title, by written request submitted with an application for title, or by written request submitted with the current title; the surviving owner(s) transfer with proof of death of the deceased owner., Inheritance Affidavit (DMV Form 516) under ORS 803.094: when the deceased owner's estate is not probated, all heirs (determined under ORS Chapter 112) sign a notarized affidavit naming the person to whom the vehicle is assigned, submitted with the title (if available), an application for title, and the title transfer fee., Simple Estate Certification (DMV Form 6797): used when a simple estate affidavit has been filed with the county under ORS 114.515 through ORS 114.555; only a person who signed that affidavit (an affiant) may sign the certification, which DMV accepts in support of an application for Oregon title., Probate transfer: where the estate is probated, the personal representative named in the court order (Letters Testamentary or equivalent) releases the deceased owner's interest on the title or a separate bill of sale.. To keep other assets out of probate, SimplyTrust sets up a revocable trust online.

Without a vehicle TOD option, a Oregon vehicle typically passes through the estate unless it is jointly titled or held in a trust, or qualifies for a small-estate transfer. Compare your options with the trust vs. will comparison.