Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

legal age to enter a contract

Do you have to be 18 years old to have your name on car purchase contract as the primary owner if you are paying cash for a used car while you are 17 years old?


Asked on 9/09/03, 3:10 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

Re: legal age to enter a contract

At 17 a car can be registered in your name.

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Answered on 9/10/03, 11:36 am
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: legal age to enter a contract

You don't, but the seller would be a fool to sell to a 17 year old without the signature of an adult who buys on his behalf. The vehicle may be registered in the name of the 17 year old alone.

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Answered on 9/09/03, 6:04 pm
Donald Holben Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC

Re: legal age to enter a contract

You may register the car under 17 year old name, however, contractual relationship with 17 year old may be considered unenforceable.

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Answered on 9/09/03, 7:14 pm


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