Please guys I need clarification or better understanding about my car documents. I purchased a Nigeria Used car and I'm the 3rd buyer, the original importer, sold it to someone who sold it to me. On the day of purchase, we went to court to change of ownership, affidavit and also purchase receipt, the car documents were all carrying the original importer names, including the road worthiness, licenses, insurance and the rest.

I want to know, why the car documents renewal is still showing the original importer details instead of my name. Also, all the documents like insurance, road worthiness, license, new proof of ownership certificate, is showing the original importer details, why can't this be changed to my name? Do I need to change the car plate number? Can I use Ogun State car license, road worthiness in Lagos state?

Please I need help on these

kachi666:
Please guys I need clarification or better understanding about my car documents. I purchased a Nigeria Used car and I'm the 3rd buyer, the original importer, sold it to someone who sold it to me. On the day of purchase, we went to court to change of ownership, affidavit and also purchase receipt, the car documents were all carrying the original importer names, including the road worthiness, licenses, insurance and the rest.

I want to know, why the car documents renewal is still showing the original importer details instead of my name. Also, all the documents like insurance, road worthiness, license, new proof of ownership certificate, is showing the original importer details, why can't this be changed to my name? Do I need to change the car plate number? Can I use Ogun State car license, road worthiness in Lagos state?

Please I need help on these

you would need to get a new plate number and reregister the car if you want it to bear your name

mokset123:
you would need to get a new plate number and reregister the car if you want it to bear your name

Thanks for the response. Well understood. What documents do I need to reregister the car and get a new plate number? And if I decide to keep using the old plate number, is there any trouble, after I get affidavit and purchase receipt?

kachi666:


Thanks for the response. Well understood. What documents do I need to reregister the car and get a new plate number? And if I decide to keep using the old plate number, is there any trouble, after I get affidavit and purchase receipt?

These document may vary from state to state, my best bet is enquire at the licencing office in your state what their requirements are and it's total cost.

You will need to apply for a change of ownership for the details to change. This is different from car renewal, and the prices are not the same, you will need the change of ownership document and the vehicle papers, that's if you wish to retain the current plate number.