Can someone else sell your car for you?
In California specifically, if you have a signed title for a vehicle and a bill of sale from the previous owner, you are allowed to sell the car at your own leisure. However, with this process, there is no way for the other person to guarantee that you’ll give them the money you make from selling the car.
Can you buy a car and put the title in someone else’s name?
If you purchase a car for someone else, you have the option to have the loan in your name or to cosign with the individual you’re buying it for. The only way to buy the vehicle as a surprise is to put in the loan in your own name. The title may be registered under both names.
Can you sell a car without owner present?
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.
What happens after you buy a car from Carvana?
We’ll process the refund on the day you return the car, and it should be back in your account within 3-5 days. For customers outside of our local markets, you will be refunded the price you paid for the vehicle, excluding the delivery fee.
Can you buy a car with title not in the seller’s name?
Buying a Car with the Title Not in the Seller’s Name. Anyone who purchases a car, even if they don’t intend to keep it, has to sign the title into their name. If you’re the one purchasing a vehicle, beware if the title isn’t signed, or it isn’t in the name of the person selling it.
What happens if your car title is signed but never transferred?
What happens if your car title is signed but never transferred? When you go to sell a vehicle, you can have the title signed by the buyer and seller, but there is no guarantee that the buyer will then take the car title to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and get the title officially transferred and registered appropriately.
Can a car be titled in the name of a minor?
Some states do not allow cars to be titled in the name of a minor. Therefore, the parent signs the title and obtains a new title in his name. When the minor reaches adulthood, the parent might want to transfer ownership to the child.
What happens if the buyer does not sign the title?
If the buyer does not sign the title and mail or give it to DVS, then the seller’s name stays on the title of the car. If the buyer doesn’t transfer the title within 10 days, the car’s registration is suspended. What should I do if I sold a car but didn’t report the sale? You should report the sale to DVS immediately.