The Affidavit of Heirship for a Motor Vehicle is a crucial document required when transferring vehicle ownership following the death of the registered owner in Germany. This document becomes necessary when heirs need to establish their legal right to inherit and transfer a vehicle's registration into their name. It includes detailed information about the deceased owner, the vehicle in question, and the heir's relationship to the deceased, along with supporting documentation. The affidavit must comply with German inheritance law (Erbrecht) and vehicle registration requirements, requiring notarization and possible translation if any parties are non-German speakers. This document is particularly important in cases where a formal certificate of inheritance (Erbschein) has not yet been obtained or when dealing specifically with vehicle transfer matters.

1. Declaration Header: States the formal nature of the document as an affidavit and identifies the declarant

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, address, and contact information of the person making the affidavit

3. Deceased Information: Details about the deceased vehicle owner including full name, last address, date and place of death

4. Vehicle Information: Complete details of the vehicle including make, model, year, VIN, registration number, and current location

5. Inheritance Facts: Statement of facts establishing the declarant's right to inherit, including family relationship and absence of a will if applicable

6. Other Heirs: Information about any other potential heirs and their relationship to the deceased

7. Supporting Documents: List of attached documents proving death, relationship, and vehicle ownership

8. Declaration of Truth: Formal statement affirming that all provided information is true and correct

9. Signature Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and notary authentication