Is it legal for an auto finance company to give a loan to a person with no drivers license?
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Is it legal for an auto finance company to give a loan to a person with no drivers license?
I am doing some research for my girlfriend who is a co-signer on this loan. They issued the loan to her stating that she was the main signer on the account, she has a valid OR drivers license, however now they state that the vehicle is in her ex’s name, who has never held a license. After looking at the original sale receipt, it shows her ex as the main signer and her as the co-signer. Isn’t it illegal to give an auto loan to someone who doesn’t have a drivers license?
Asked on June 21, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, Oregon
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The answer to this question is best asked to n attorney in your state. In Minnesota, for example, it is my understanding that the answer would be yes, you do need a license to title the vehicle in your name. But if she co-signed for the car - and the car loan - SHE probably gave them HER license to use and this may be where the confusion comes in. One needs to read the documentation and see what the lender has down. I can not imagine that a lender would lend to someone with out a valid license and surely no one would insure a party without a valid license. And operating the vehicle would be very foolish. Good luck.
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