What do you need to know about a car owned by someone else?

So, if you ever need to know the details of a vehicle owned by someone other than yourself, all you need is that vehicle’s registration number and a working phone, and unlike the VAHAAN process, you don’t even have to send an SMS! With this you can check out the details of and car, bike, auto rickshaw, or any other category motor vehicle.

What are the responsibilities of a vehicle owner?

Vehicle owner’s responsibilities There is an obligation on the owner of a vehicle (‘responsible person’) to identify who was in charge of their vehicle at the time of an alleged traffic offence. The following information explains in detail how the Act affects you and your licence as: An individual vehicle owner/licence holder.

Where do I go to change the ownership of my car?

This is done in one of two ways and depends on whether the vehicle was first registered before or after January 1993. You register a change of ownership at your local Motor Taxation Office if your vehicle was first registered before 1 January 1993.

Can a vehicle be owned by more than one person?

A vehicle cannot be licensed in the name of more than one person at a time. Where a vehicle is jointly-owned all owners must complete and sign a Proof of Identity Nominated Owner/Vehicle Licence Holder VL186 form to nominate an eligible individual to be the ‘responsible person’.

How to transfer the ownership of a vehicle?

If the vehicle is exempt from the odometer disclosure requirements and the title is not available, the executor should complete and sign a Form T-7 Bill of Sale, transferring the ownership.

Can a surviving spouse assume ownership of a vehicle?

A Surviving Spouse, minor child (ren) or next of kin CANNOT automatically assume ownership. Therefore, a Transfer of Vehicle Registered in Name of Deceased Person (PDF) (MV-349) or an Affidavit for Transfer of Motor Vehicle (PDF) (MV-349.1) cannot be used to transfer a manufactured home.

Who is responsible for the title transfer when selling a car?

Selling a Vehicle When you sell a car, the buyer will be responsible for completing the DMV title transfer. As the seller, you must provide them with the following: The current title signed over to the new owner by you.

What to bring to Motor Vehicle Agency to transfer title?

Visit a motor vehicle agency to transfer the title, complete the Vehicle Registration Application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receive the license plates. What to bring to the agency if you need to title and register a vehicle that was: