How many names can be registered for a car?
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According to Article 78 of the General Principles of the Civil Law, two names can be registered when a car is registered. Article 78 states that property can be jointly owned by two or more citizens or legal entities. Joint ownership is divided into co-ownership by shares and common ownership. Co-owners by shares share rights and obligations according to their respective shares. Common owners enjoy rights and bear obligations over the jointly owned property. Relevant information about vehicle transfer is as follows: Introduction: Vehicle transfer refers to the change of the vehicle's owner's name. When buying a used car, apart from checking the car's condition, the most important step is completing the transfer procedures. Principle: Each car has a fixed registration, which mainly records the car's owner and address, as well as some related car parameters. A transferred car proves that the car belongs to the current owner and has no accidents or violations. If the car has issues, such as being involved in an accident, not undergoing annual inspection, being stolen, or being smuggled, it cannot be transferred through normal procedures.
I remember checking when buying a car that vehicle registration usually only allows one name as the owner. However, as I've helped relatives with the process, spouses or family members can register multiple names as co-owners. The actual procedure requires both parties to visit the DMV together with documents like ID cards and proof of relationship, such as marriage certificates or household registers. This facilitates future transactions like selling the car or handling insurance matters. However, policies vary significantly by region—some cities strictly limit registration to one name while others allow two. It's advisable to call the local DMV hotline beforehand to clarify requirements and avoid unnecessary trips. Insurance policies must also clearly cover all registered names to prevent complications during accidents. Overall, adding names increases flexibility but involves cumbersome paperwork.
