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    Feb 26, 2007, 05:03 PM
    Can a minor purchase an automobile
    My son is 17 and is purchasing his first car and paying cash. Can it be titled in his name?
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    Feb 26, 2007, 05:08 PM
    Helo sg:

    Sure.

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    Feb 26, 2007, 05:21 PM
    Actually most likely no, since he is a minor and bying a car is a legal contract,

    And a written one, in some cases he would be allowed to go back to cancell the deal latter since he could claim he was not allowed by law to sign a legal contract.

    Now this is from a strict law school contact class,

    To see if your state allows it one way or another, call the DMV and ask them if a minor can title a car in their name only.

    Next call your insurance and ask them if a minor can get car insurance on a car titled to them only.

    And of course remember as a parent, even if it is in his name only, you are still liable if he was to have a wreck since as a minor the parent is liable

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