My wife and I are going through separation - she has applied for a new tax disc for the car that she drives - this car was bought by me and registered in my name as the registered keeper on the V5 (Log book). When she applied for a new tax disc she also changed the name on the V5 to her name without notification to me or consent from me, I received a letter from the DVLA saying 'thank you for letting us know that you are no longer the registered keeper of this vehicle - so clearly the change has been made by my wife acting as me without my knowing about it.
Where do I stand and what are the possible penalties to my wife for what she has done?
Many thanks
2007-08-12 00:27:33 · 14 answers · asked by jams011072 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Contact the DVLA tomorrow, a signature is needed, this is fraud.
2007-08-12 09:31:53 · answer #1 · answered by WelshLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like there's been a little forgery going on. When you change the registered keeper details, the current registered keeper either completes the relevant section of the registration document or writes to DVLA advising that they are no longer the keeper of the car.
Presuming you did neither of these things, SOMEONE has, purporting to be you! I'd contact DVLA without delay.
What the penalties might be, I have no idea.
2007-08-12 04:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by champer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This would be a matter to discuss with your attorney handling the divorce. If the vehicle is in both your names with "or" between the names, either of you can make changes without the knowledge or consent of the other, if "and" separates the names it would take both. You could also contact the DVLA and tell them you did not make any changes and are the registered owner, but I wouldn't without getting advice first.
2007-08-12 02:51:59 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be attempted theft of the vehicle if you are still the keeper and as such it is a crime. Is she using the purchase of the car tax to claim ownership from you. Try contacting the DVLA and explaining that you retain the possession of the car at present (if true) and that no court decree has been issued and that they will probably change it back.
2007-08-12 00:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by morwood_leyland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget identity theft, it is close to actual theft.
That why they sent you the letter to alert you it had been done so you can get back to them and say hold on a minute I've not sold this car do it by phone.
How ever registered keeper is not the same as owner, but unless the car is on HP or a lease agreement this won't show up if a garage she tries to sell it to checks. You are going to have to prove you brought the car. One more thing for your divorce lawyer I'm afraid
2007-08-15 13:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by stan j 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she would have to change the name to tax it and also the insurance would be in her name not yours so that would be good enough reason.
she obviously realised you would not agree so she wnet ahead and did so of her own bat.
she is still married to you so she as not done nothing wrong stop being vindictive. the DVLA should not do nothing.
Having said all that the document she signed is to inform that she is the registered keeper of the vehicle not the owner so once again in law nothing wrong because by your admission in your post you said she drives. forget it pa you have not got a leg to stand on. identity theft indeed who are you trying to kid
2007-08-12 05:56:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-11 17:38:25 · answer #7 · answered by ciprian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being the registered keeper being the owner the two are separate. She will try to prove that it is hers but hopefully you will be able to prove you paid fro it via bankstatements. The advantage to you is if she goes speeeding and parking in the wrong place you are in the clear boom boom
2007-08-12 06:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one of the possible penalties could be jail time. Do you hate her that much that you would send her to jail over something like that? If it is her car that she drives and you don't want the car back then why turn her in?
Don't get me wrong, I do think that you have every right to be mad but are you mad enough to make her go to jail over it?
I think you need to call your Ex up and talk to her and find out how and why she did it in the first place.
2007-08-12 00:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by Mom22 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what your seperation/divorce laws are like. If she changed the name without your knowledge/permission, I would say it is fraud. If, in a divorce, you keep what was yours and split the other stuff (furniture, dishes etc) 50/50, you have already "given" her a big item which will remain hers and you still split the rest. I would contact the agency (DVLA) about it.
2007-08-12 04:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggesting that you contact the company that should have this document and have them verify your signature. If you do something about this first incident then she probably wont be so tempted to try something like this again. Im sure If you do not insist on pressing charges or anything like that it will just be a"slap on the wrist " for her. But if you do nothing what will be the next thing she forges your name on.
2007-08-12 00:49:14 · answer #11 · answered by imre_14_2000 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋