If I have a vehicle loan that I’m paying for but the vehicle is registered in my ex-girlfriend’s name, how do I get vehicle back and register in my name?
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If I have a vehicle loan that I’m paying for but the vehicle is registered in my ex-girlfriend’s name, how do I get vehicle back and register in my name?
Asked on January 31, 2016 under Business Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can't get the vehicle "back" from her--it is legally her vehicle if it is registered in her name. She can keep it unless there is some written agreement between the the two of you that in exchange for you paying the loan and letting her use it, she would have to give it to you on demand and/or if certain circumstances happen (and those circumstances did happen). Otherwise, legally it is her vehicle and you just happen to be paying the loan on it, the same as if you'd bought the vehicle for cash and registered it in her name, it would be hers.
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