Acceptable Requests for Name Changes and Deletions from Titles
The following situations are acceptable for changing or deleting a name from a title, if proper
documentation is provided. Title changes are not required and if requested, will be performed at the
requestor’s expense.
Scenario
Documentation Needed by DMV/Action Required
Married maker/co-maker wants to remove
Notarized Title Change Authorization from Bank
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wife/husband due to divorce
of America
Copy of divorce decree
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Note: Customer pays the DMV fees.
Customer/maker wants to change last name
Notarized Title Change Authorization from Bank
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due to divorce or marriage
of America
Copy of divorce decree or copy of marriage
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Note: Customer pays the DMV fees.
Married maker and co-maker - Due to death
Notarized Title Change Authorization from Bank
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of a spouse, the surviving spouse wants
of America
deceased spouse's name removed
Copy of death certificate
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Note: A copy of the death certificate must
accompany the documentation to remove the
name from the title.
Notes:
Customer pays the DMV fees.
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If there is an insurance claim to be
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processed, the customer should contact
Customer Service at toll free 800.215.6195
to enter the claim form.
Maker has legal name change; wants title
Court order for name change
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changed to new legal name
Notarized Title Change Authorization from Bank
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of America
Note: Customer pays the DMV fees.
New loan - Contract has one name;
No documentation is required from customer.
however, title has multiple names
Customer contact Bank of America at
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toll free 800.215.6195 to initiate title correction.
Bank pays DMV fees.
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2010 Bank of America Corporation
Proprietary
Rev. 12/17/2010 O; Pg. 2 of 5