Guidance on Selling a Deceased Relative's Car
Losing a loved one is a difficult time. And when handling their estate, a little help can go a long way. We have put together this guide to help you navigate selling any vehicles left in their name.
- If you need to sell a dceased relatives car, we can help
- Even if you don't have the V5C logbook, we are still able to buy it
- Find out how our team can help at Vertu Motors
My vehicle is in my deceased relative’s name
If you have been left a vehicle in a legal will or are the executor of an estate which includes their vehicle, it can be difficult to decide on the next steps as it won’t be registered in your name. At Vertu Motors we can help.
By selling the vehicle to us, we can help you through the process and all we need is a few items of paperwork to get us started:
- A copy of the death certificate of the registered keeper of the vehicle.
- A copy of the grant of probate which confirms you as executor of the estate. If the grant of probate is not available, either a copy of the registered keeper’s will or a solicitor’s letter confirming you as executor would work.
- Your driving licence or passport for photo identification.
The final collection of paperwork is different depending on whether you have the V5C logbook for the vehicle.
I have the vehicle’s V5C logbook
If you want to sell the car to us with the V5C logbook, we need:
- A letter, signed by you, confirming your relationship with the deceased registered keeper and the date the registered keeper died.
- Section 4 of the V5C completed by you.
After you have supplied these documents, we will then send this paperwork to the DVLA, keeping you updated with any developments.
I can’t find the vehicle’s V5C logbook
If you want to sell the car to us without the V5C logbook, we require different documentation:
- A letter, signed by you, confirming your relationship with the deceased registered keeper, the date the registered keeper died, the date you sold the vehicle to us and our dealership's name and address.
We fill in a V62 form and send this, along with the paperwork you have provided to the DVLA. There is a £25 fee for us to complete this paperwork and this will be deducted from the purchase price of the vehicle.
Who will receive the payment?
We must send the purchase amount to the account of the deceased registered keeper or an account of the solicitors dealing with the estate. A letter from your solicitor, confirming you are legally entitled to receive the money from the vehicle, would need to be supplied if you need the money to go into a different account.
If you need any further assistance or advice, please get in touch, and a member of our team will be happy to help.