Can one person sell a car with two names on the title?

Can one person sell a car with two names on the title?

All car titles must be signed by the owners listed on the title in order to be registered with the state. If the co-owners names are joined with “and” then both parties must be present to sell the car. Titles using “or” between the co-owners’ names either party can sell the car without the other party present.

Is a co signer also a car owner?

Generally, co-signing refers to financing, not ownership. Even if the co-signer makes the payments, they’re still not the owner if their name isn’t on the title. Unless our anonymous commenter’s parents’ names are on the title, it seems unlikely they would have an ownership interest in the vehicle.

Can someone else trade in my car?

You can do one of two things to trade someone else’s car into a dealer: Bring the owner – Have the owner come with you to the dealership to sign the title over and put the value toward your next vehicle. Owner sells the car to you – The owner can fill out a bill of sale with you and sign the title over to you.

How do I sell someone else’s car?

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 my father’s car?

Because title to the car is in your father’s name, you will not be to sell it without his involvement. If he is unwilling to cooperate, you will have a problem proving that equitable ownership of the car is yours…

Can I sell my car to Carmax without registration?

As long as you disclose to the buyer that the tags are late there is no penalty for selling it that way if you lie to the buyer and tell them that the registration fees have been paid dmv can give a credit to the new registered owner and pursue the late fees through civil action against the seller.

Does dealer give title?

If you’re making a cash purchase at a dealership, the dealer will usually send your title paperwork to your local Department of Motor Vehicles, or state transportation or revenue agency. The DMV or agency will send you the official certificate of title once the paperwork has been processed.

Should U buy a car without title?

A car title declares the vehicle’s legal owner. If you buy a car without a title, someone who possesses the title can claim ownership even though you’ve paid for the vehicle. It’s possible to buy a car without a title, but it should be approached with caution.

Why have I not received title from dealer?

Car dealers who don’t deliver title to their buyer often do that for several reasons. One is that they haven’t paid off the finance company that loaned them the money to buy it in the first place. Another may be that the person or dealer they bought it from has not gotten title yet either.

How do I register a car without a title in NY?

If the NY State transferable registration is lost and the DMV cannot issue a duplicate, the current owner can apply for Certification of NY State Registration for Transfer of Non-Titled Vehicle (Form MV-353). The DMV must verify that the vehicle was registered to the current owner.