I live in CA, My title says or in between are name (ex john or james) can i sell or trade it !?

Question

I think that my dad is on the title and if he is there is an or between are names so can i trade it in for a new car with out his name?and can he take me off the title with out my permission? I Dont know who has the title because the finance company says it was mailed to capital one so i dont know if he payed it off with a credit card or refinanced and capital one wont give me any answers. So i want to just trade the car in and get a new one ? I live in ca

Answer 1

Thats an iffy situation. If it says OR between the names, either of you can do what you want as far as selling it. If it says AND, both names are required to be sold. If it says OR, your Dad may have refinanced it under his name only, and it is legal. That may be the reason you cannot obtain information on it from the finance company. I think the only way you may find out is to straight out ask your Dad.