trying to finding previous owner to obtain a duplicated title( easy and save money) or hire an attorny who is familiar with porperty law then to file the petition of quiet title action ( a lot of money spending)
to get a plate on a car does the title have to be in my name?
The car title proves ownership. You cannot sell a or register a car without a title.
Well if the car's title is in a company name and you own the company you can.
Not unless your name is on the title. Possession of the title does not mean you own the vehicle.
The title must be signed over to you before you can get a new title in your name.
you add a person name to the title of a car by changing your licence plate to their name
No. That is fraud. You need to get the signature of the person whose name is on the title. If your name is on the title you can sell it. If not you can't.
If a title is in your spouse's name and you want to register the car in your name do you need to change the title?
Yes. If your name is on the title you are considered owner of that car.
Only if the title is in your name.
you have to be 18 to own a car and have your name on the title. but you can sell a car to a person under 18 and have their parents put their name on the title
If only your name is on the title and the loan is not listed as a lien on that title then you are the legal owner. If someone else obtained a car loan for you then their name should be on the title to the car with yours. The question of ownership should be addressed if someone was kind enough to borrow money for you to have a car. The car should have full insurance coverage in case of an accident.