For Aruba, since it is only the "certificate" and not a deed, Marriott can do all the work. You'd need to talk to the Ownership Transfer Group.
This info is a bit old, but hopefully it hasn't changed. I reached out to them about putting my ownership in a trust, and I was sent the below info. I'd "assume" this is the same for gifting to a family member, but can't guarantee that.
FROM MVC:
Before we can change, add or remove a name from your Aruba Certificate, we require the following:
- Outstanding loans must be paid off if all current owners will not remain on the deed before we can complete the transfer. We cannot add new owners or remove current owner(s) from an inventory when there is an open loan.
- Maintenance fees must be paid up to date.
- Complete the external transfer form provided (see attached).
- Provide the required documents (such as Original Ownership Certificate, copies of driver's license/passport, etc.).
- Include the $100.00 transfer fee per week (timeshare interest).
- Mail documents and fees to the Owner Modifications address listed on the external transfer form.
- Approximately 2 to 3 weeks after receipt of the completed transfer packet, you will receive the Holiday Ownership Transfer Agreement (HOTA). This document will need to be signed by both the Transferor(s) and Transferee(s) and notarized, then the original (not a copy) returned to Owner Modifications at the address on the External Transfer form.
- The transfer will be completed within 30 business days after the receipt of the signed and notarized HOTA.
There are certain circumstances when we will require additional documentation other than what is listed above. A transfer specialist will contact you once we receive your transfer request to inform you if we need additional documentation.
Aruba Transfers:
- For a sold week (or weeks), please contact Marriott Resale Department to obtain a Right of First Refusal Waiver (866)682-4547.
- Complete the Aruba Transfer Packet (attached) for each property and return to Marriott Vacation Club with all required documents and fees.
- Marriott Vacation Club will prepare the Holiday Ownership Transfer Agreement (HOTA) and send it to the current owner via email (preferred) or mail.
- Sign and notarize HOTA and return the original (not a copy) to Marriott Vacation Club.
- Once the HOTA is received we will update our records and send out a new Certificate in the correct nameaPPRECI
