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VIRP 11.170: Transfer on Death (TOD) Beneficiary (VC §§4150.7, 5910.5, 9852.7, and 9916.5)

Transfers

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 11.170 (Transfer on Death (TOD) Beneficiary (VC §§4150.7, 5910.5, 9852.7, and 9916.5)) covers the registered owner of a vehicle/vessel may designate a transfer on death (TOD) beneficiary to whom ownership of the vehicle/vessel may be transferred upon. The TOD beneficiary is not a registered owner and the signature or consent of the beneficiary is not required for any transaction involving the vehicle/vessel…. Part of Transfers. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • The registered owner of a vehicle/vessel may designate a transfer on death (TOD) beneficiary to whom ownership of the vehicle/vessel may be transferred upon….
  • The TOD beneficiary is not a registered owner and the signature or consent of the beneficiary is not required for any transaction involving the vehicle/vessel….
  • Adding a TOD Beneficiary—To add a TOD beneficiary, the following must be submitted: The California Certificate of Title.
  • New Registered Owner section completed.
  • First Line—The registered owner’s name is entered as usual.

Important Facts

Manual section
11.170
Chapter
Transfers
Manual text
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