My van is registered in my ex-girlfriend's dad's name - how can I re-register it as mine?

I bought a van from an auction back in 2008. When I bought the van I registered it in my name, but as the insurance was too high we decided to register it in my ex-girlfriends dad's name so I could be a named driver on his insurance policy. Now we have all had a big fallout and he is demanding the van, saying it is his as he has the V5 document in his name. I have the receipt from the auction to prove I paid for the van. How can I resolve this issue? Can I just apply for a new V5 in my name?

Asked on 12 June 2010 by barroni1977

Answered by Honest John
Use a V62 to re-register the van in your name.
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