Can a car be sold with the green book not under the owner's name?
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Selling a car with the green book not under the owner's name is not possible for transferring ownership. Additional information is as follows: 1. Vehicle Registration Certificate: The 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate' is a necessary property ownership document for the vehicle, kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required to be presented for any vehicle registration procedures such as transfer or change of ownership, and records the relevant details of the vehicle, equivalent to the vehicle's household registration. 2. Vehicle Transfer: When a vehicle is moved from one city to another, the registration process required to change the affiliated vehicle management authority is called transfer. Vehicle transfer necessitates changing the license plate and vehicle license, and the procedures must be completed at two different vehicle management authorities, including the transfer-out procedure and the transfer-in procedure.
Selling a car with the green book (vehicle registration certificate) but not being the owner yourself can indeed be a bit troublesome. I've come across many such cases, and the key is whether the actual owner can cooperate. The green book serves as the vehicle's ID, and the DMV requires that the owner must be present in person to sign for the transfer of ownership, or provide a notarized power of attorney authorizing someone else to handle it on their behalf. If the owner is abroad or genuinely unable to come, it's advisable to have the owner visit a local notary office to prepare a notarized power of attorney for selling the car in your name. This document should specify the owner's ID number, vehicle details, and the scope of authorization. Then, you can proceed with the transaction by presenting the original power of attorney, a copy of the owner's ID, the original green book, and your own ID. If the green book is still under a lien, it becomes even more complicated—you'll need to contact the financing institution to release the lien first. During the transaction, the buyer will certainly verify the authenticity of the power of attorney; otherwise, they won't dare to make the payment, so notarization is crucial.
Selling a car when the name on the green book isn't yours mainly depends on whether the procedures are complete. From my experience, the most crucial thing in this situation is to have explicit authorization from the owner. First, contact the owner and have them go to a notary office to issue a power of attorney. Make sure it clearly states permission to sell the vehicle and handle the transfer procedures. The power of attorney must be stamped by the notary office to be valid. Buyers should also be cautious—before the transaction, it's best to check the vehicle's status, such as any traffic violations or mortgage records. Last time my relative sold a car, because the original owner was in another province, it took three days to mail the notarized documents. Also, if there's a mortgage registration on the green book, the loan must be paid off before the transfer can proceed. The whole process is quite time-consuming, so I recommend preparing the materials at least half a month in advance. Both the buyer and seller should also sign the contract in person to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Want to sell a car but the green book isn't in your name? The tricky part is proving you have the right to dispose of it. I've handled similar cases before—the key is obtaining written authorization from the vehicle owner. It's best to get a notarized power of attorney. You'll need to bring the owner's ID copy, the green book (vehicle registration certificate), and the power of attorney to the DMV for the title transfer. Important note: If there's an outstanding loan on the vehicle, the green book might be held by the bank, so you'll need to redeem it first. Buyers will thoroughly check all documents, so don't cut corners. The sales contract must clearly state vehicle details and both parties' responsibilities. For payment, bank transfers are recommended for transaction records.
