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Can a cosigner of a car loan register the car under their name?
I recently bought a vehicle with my uncle as a cosigner. I'm having trouble finding time to get to the DMV around my work schedule. Can my cosigner register the car in his name?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No, a cosigner can’t register the car in their name because doing so would make them the owner of the vehicle, not just a cosigner.
The only formal obligation of a cosigner is to ensure that the
car loan
gets paid on time if the primary person on the account is unable to pay
.You may have to take a day off work to get your car registered. Keep in mind that you usually have a maximum of 30 days to register a vehicle once you buy it, so you might want to move fast!
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