putting different name/address on V5

[wemorgan]

Is it possible for me to buy a car for my father and put his name/address directly on the V5? Or must the details be mine, then transfer the V5 to him?

Thanks.

 

[gIzzE]

If you're buying it for him of course you put his name on the V5 when you buy it.

 

[Dieselman]

The V5 name is the registered keeper, not necessarily the owner.

 

[wemorgan]

So the signature of the registered keeper will be mine, but the details above it will be be my father's? I imagine as long as the dealer selling the car is paid he wont mind the details being unusual.

 

[Dieselman]

The DVLA won't be bothered about anything other than a correct address for the registered keeper.

A V5 isn't a receipt or proof of ownership.

 

[cinek]

The DVLA won't be bothered about anything other than a correct address for the registered keeper.

A V5 isn't a receipt or proof of ownership.

This.

 

[lisa110rry]

Agree with the above, at least this was the case when I bought my mum-in-law a car. However, getting it from Lancs to Norfolk was a bit of a trial with regard to insurance. We were told we were only covered third party under our insurance if the drive was a single drive without stopping! Surely dangerous on such a long journey in a Fiesta! (Insurance company saw my point and relaxed that to allow comfort breaks.)

 

[flowrider]

The DVLA won't be bothered about anything other than a correct address for the registered keeper.

A V5 isn't a receipt or proof of ownership.

However getting insurance on a car when you are not the registered keeper raises questions in most insurers minds and normally premiums as well.