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What if the original vehicle title is missing after a death? | NC
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Q: What can I do if the original vehicle title is missing and I need to transfer ownership after a spouse's death? A: A missing title does not always stop the transfer. The first step is to find out how the vehicle was titled. If it was owned with a right of survivorship, the surviving spouse can often retitle it by filing motor vehicle paperwork, a certified death certificate, and usually a…