It depends on how the names are listed, whether they say and or or between the names. In both cases it would have to be one buys the others interest in the vehicle, even if only for $1.00, unless there is a loan and the lienholder holds title. In that case the vehicle would either have to be paid off before a change could be made or the one who wants to retain ownership would have to refinance to change the title. If it says and, it means that one person can't change or sell the vehicle without the express permission and signature of the other. If it says or, it means that either/or have the authority to sell the vehicle or change the title without the express permission of the other, but you still would have to obtain the signature of the other. The key is, IS THERE A LOAN?
The lender will probably insist that all names on the title also be on the loan, but not the other way around.
If you go to the registration office with the primary and have them give consent to the cosigner
The title has nothing to do with the loan. The loan will need to be refinanced using a different cosigner or only the primary borrowers.
yes.
Yes, the cosigner can register the car if they are listed on the title and have the necessary documentation.
Cosigner just means someone who guaranteed the note. What's on the title? If the cosigner is on the title, he/she is entitled to half of the proceeds of a sale or insurance liquidation because it's the TITLE that determines the ownership, not who paid for it.
In most states, yes, the lender is actually the 'owner' until the loan is paid off and can require that the cosigner be on the title.
To remove a cosigner from a car title in California, you typically need to refinance the car loan in your name only. This process involves applying for a new loan without the cosigner's involvement and using it to pay off the existing loan. Once the new loan is approved and the old loan is paid off, the cosigner can be removed from the title.
Your cosigner is listed on your title because they are legally responsible for the loan if you are unable to make payments. This provides the lender with added security and ensures that the loan will be repaid.
The cosigner of the loan owns 1/2 of the property if they are on the title.
No, a cosigner does not have any legal rights to the vehicle, but does have the legal obligation to repay the debt if the primary borrower defaults on the contract. An exception could be if the cosigner is also named on the title to the vehicle, and if so, how the title is worded.
Your cosigner is listed on your car title because they are legally responsible for the loan if you are unable to make payments. This provides the lender with added security and ensures that the loan will be repaid.