Hey dudes, quick question for ya.

what I want to do:

go pick up a car without my dad there but when we (previous owner and me) do the title change put and put it in my dads name.

Is that even possible?

 

If u wanna title a vehicle in someones name that said person has to be present to sign and show ID atleast in PA its that way, the last time i did it, times and things might have changed but you can always put it in your name and then transfer it to your dad later

 

As long as they sign off on the title, you don't have to put any name of yours on it until you get it registered.

 

Yup....as long as the guy signs the title over to you, your dad can sign it later when he goes to dmv (registration).

 

If you aren't from PA why are you giving him advice??

you will have to put your name on it when you buy it, and then you and your dad can go in later to add his name to it. I forget what it costs but its not too much, even less if you are in AAA.

 

Not true. No where does it say that the title must be signed by the buyer in front of the seller. A bill of sale, yes. Title, no.


Transferring Your Title if You're the Buyer:

-Be sure to secure car insurance.
-Sign and print your name on the title in the presence of a notary public.
-Have the seller complete Section A on the title.
-Be sure an odometer reading is included on the title.
-Complete form MV-4ST (this cannot be downloaded).
-Pay a $22.50 title transfer fee as well as a 6% sales tax (7% in Allegheny county and Philadelphia).

Submit all information to:

Bureau of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 68031
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8031

In addition, you must either transfer a plate from another car or apply for a new license plate. If you need to apply for a new one, you should obtain a temporary plate, valid for 90 days, while processing for your regular plate takes place.

You should have the car inspected within 10 days of purchasing if the current inspection and emission stickers have expired.

 

Seller signs title and hands it to you. Done deal. Just be sure to fill in all the other blanks before you go up to the DMV window

 

Thanks guys.