If a title has two names and one dies who owns the car?

If a title has two names and one dies, the surviving co-owner becomes the sole owner of the vehicle assuming there are no other outstanding lienholders. When a co-owner dies, their interest in the vehicle automatically passes to the surviving owner by operation of law, which is known as the right of survivorship.

It's important to note that the process of transferring the title into the surviving owner's name may vary depending on the state's regulations. In some cases, the surviving owner may need to submit specific documents, such as a certified copy of the death certificate and proof of their identity, to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or other relevant agency to update the vehicle title records.