Can you sell car with title not in my name?
The easiest way to sell a vehicle under another person’s name is to get the person (or persons) who are named on the title to sign it. This will effectively give you the ability to verify your ownership of the vehicle and to sell it.
Can I sell a car if I am not the registered keeper?
It’s actually entirely possible (and 100% legal) to sell a car and transfer ownership without a V5C document. Most people do not realise that the vehicle logbook is a record of the registered keeper, not proof of ownership.
Can you sell a car for someone else?
Unless the family member or friend authorizes you to sell their car and signs the required documents, you can’t sell it for them. As the owner of the vehicle, the only person allowed to sell the car is them. You need to get power of attorney.
Can you change ownership of a vehicle online?
You can now apply to transfer the ownership of a vehicle online, which makes the whole process faster and easier. To do this you need the details of the new owner, you’ll need the 11-digit reference number from the car’s V5C. Once the online form is completed and submitted you’ll receive an email confirmation.
Can I sell a car that is in my husband’s name?
Unfortunately, you and your husband will have to work together to sell or trade the vehicle. If he wants to keep the vehicle, then he has final say as the titled owner. You may also consider leaving the vehicle out of the purchase process.
Can I get a title without registering the car?
If you don’t have the title to the car, you will need to fill out paperwork to obtain a duplicate title. Don’t forget to have your driver’s license in hand, your birth certificate and proof that you own the vehicle.
Can a title be signed when you sell a car?
When you go to sell a vehicle, you can have the title signed around by the buyer and seller, but that is not a guarantee that the buyer will then go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and get the title officially transferred and registered in their name.
Can you buy a car without the seller’s name on it?
Some buyers will not buy a car without the seller’s name on the title. If you are acting as an agent in selling a car for someone else, the best way to complete the transaction is to have the buyer and seller meet in the final stage so that the titled owner can sign the vehicle directly over to the buyer.
How can I trade in a car that is in my name?
Owner sells the car to you – The owner can fill out a bill of sale with you and sign the title over to you. You can then go to your DMV or Secretary of State and request a new title with your name, and once that is complete, you can bring the title to the dealer and trade in the vehicle.
Can a car be sold with a clean title?
If you are not the owner most states have a means to obtain legal title to a vehicle deemed abandoned. Once doing so, the car sells with a salvage or restored title and is usually greatly devalued compared to a car with a clean title.