What Do I Need to Sign My Vehicle TOD Designation in New Jersey?
Signature, notary, and titling-agency filing requirements for vehicle TOD designations in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
New Jersey does not require witnesses for a vehicle tod.N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.1bVerified Aug 25, 2026
Yes, notarization is required for a vehicle tod to be valid in New Jersey.N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.1bVerified Aug 25, 2026
New Jersey allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for vehicle TOD designations.N.J.S.A. 39:3-30.1bVerified Aug 25, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.
To execute a vehicle tod in New Jersey: Complete Transfer on Death Beneficiary Designation from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Sign the designation before a notary. Submit the designation to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Owner signs the titling form before a notary, then files it with the titling authority
A vehicle TOD designation lives on the vehicle's title, so it follows the state where the vehicle is titled, not where you signed anything. To make the designation effective for a New Jersey-titled vehicle, it has to be on a title issued by New Jersey under New Jersey's rules. If you move and retitle the vehicle in another state, you re-make the designation under that state's titling process. See the document portability tool for the full breakdown.
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