Title Application (N/a)

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Title Application (N/a) is a commonly used form within North Carolina. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Title Application (N/a)

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Title Application (N/a):

• This form pertains to the State of North Carolina

• The current version of this form was last revised on July 1, 2019

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about North Carolina’s Form Title Application (N/a) up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct North Carolina form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some North Carolina probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form Title Application (N/a), take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in NC are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form Title Application (N/a) online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Title Application (N/a) to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in North Carolina.

5 reasons you should submit this form as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster North Carolina can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in North Carolina. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of North Carolina is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for North Carolina probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local North Carolina probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form Title Application (N/a), and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Title Application (N/a) is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some North Carolina probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within North Carolina.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form Title Application (N/a) f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the North Carolina probate court office.

Title Application (N/a) is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any North Carolina-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on North Carolina Form Title Application (N/a). You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles TITLE APPLICATION CHECK Appropriate Block/s (Application cannot be processed without certification of services)  Title Only – Vehicle Not in Operation  Truck Weight Desired ________________________ For Hire Vehicle (This includes the truck, trailer and load)  Yes or  No  Title and License Plate  Plate No. Transferred ________________________________ Class of License __________________ (List Plate Number and Expiration)  Inoperable Vehicle – Vehicle substantially disassembled  Limited Registration Plate and unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highway (When property taxes are deferred) I certify that all the above information is correct. ___________ (Customer’s Initials) VEHICLE SECTION YEAR MAKE BODY STYLE SERIES MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER FUEL TYPE ODOMETER READING OWNER SECTION Owner 1 ID # _____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Legal Name of Owner 1 (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) or Company Name Owner 2 ID # _____________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Full Legal Name of Owner 2 (First, Middle, Last, Suffix) or Company Name Joint applicants request this title to be issued with Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship? Check appropriate block:YesNo Residence Address (Individual) Business Address (Firm) City and State Zip Code Mail Address (if different from above) City and State Zip Code Vehicle Location Address (if different from residence address above)City and State Zip Code Tax County LIEN SECTION Lienholder ID # Lienholder Name Lienholder ID # Lienholder Name Address ______________________________________________________ __________ Address ____________________________________________________________________ City ______________________ State _________ Zip Code ______________________ City _______________________________ State ________ Zip Code __________________ I certify for the motor vehicle described above that I have financial responsibility as required by law. ___________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Insurance Company authorized in N.C. Policy Number Purchased Purchase Date From Whom Purchased (Name and Address) N.C. Dealer No. Is this vehicle leased? Equipment # If Yes, Attach Form MVR-330  New  Used  Yes  No DISCLOSURE SECTION All motor vehicle records maintained by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will remain closed for marketing and solicitation unless the block below is checked.  I (We) would like the personal information contained in this application to be available for disclosure. APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED IN INK BY EACH OWNER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS. I (we) am (are) the owner(s) of the vehicle described on this application and request that a North Carolina Certificate of Title be issued. I (we) certify that the information on the application is correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. The vehicle is subject to the liens named and no others. If a registration plate is issued or transferred, I (we) further certify that there has not been a registration plate revocation and that liability insurance is in effect on this vehicle on the date of this application as required by the North Carolina Financial Security Act of 1957. OWNER’S SIGNATURE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date ________________________________ County _______________________________________ State ____________________________________ I certify that the following person(s) personally appeared before me this day, each acknowledging to me that he or she voluntarily signed the foregoing document for the purpose stated therein and in the capacity indicated: _________________________________________________________________________(name(s) of principal(s) ). Notary Notary Printed Signature _____________________________________________________ or Typed Name ______________________________________________________ (SEAL) My Commission Expires _______________________________________________ MVR-1 (Rev. 05/17) Date of Lien FIRST LIEN Maturity Date (MH) Date of Lien SECOND LIEN Account # Account # Maturity Date (MH )