Changing ownership of a used car

stu

Hey guys. My dad has bought me a 1968 MGB GT which is really cool of him. Anyway I need to car to be put into my name. I have to papers for it and a sale agreement Im just not sure how to go about getting it into my name.
So, what is the process of changing ownership of the car? And when does the road worthy have to be done?

stu

P.S. I have 21 days to change ownership. What happens if I run out of time. I have 10 days left.

ratrap

Fill in change of ownership papers.
Get roadworthy certificate.
Go to licencing dept with your ID book.

flatfourfan

ratrap wrote Fill in change of ownership papers.
Get roadworthy certificate.
Go to licencing dept with your ID book.

You also need a copy of the ID of the previous registered owner. If you don't meet the deadline then you're liable for a fine, not much though.

Nice car, a friends dad races them on the local circuit...........his MG is a bit of a beast.

MIKA-the-better-one

As far as the whole process goes, the previous owner submits a form to licence dept, then hands car over to the buyer (new owner) then leaves new owner to submit a form on new ownership, and roadworthy certificate, and ID... I think there is a small fee involved as well.....
If you go to the licence Dept they should be able to clue you in pretty fast ?

flatfourfan

MIKA the better one wrote As far as the whole process goes, the previous owner submits a form to licence dept, then hands car over to the buyer (new owner) then leaves new owner to submit a form on new ownership.

Very important part that..........otherwise the guy that buys the car can do all kinds of things and the previous owner is legally liable for all of it.

stu

That doesnt sound too bad then. I though it would be a real mission. Thanks guys