New owner not available to sign registration docs

conradmum

We've just sold a car on eBay and the purchaser wants to send a friend to pick it up. Consequently he won't be able to sign the new owner document - and wants the friend to 'sign' in his stead. Is this possibly a scam of some kind? Is it legal to have someone other than the new owner to sign this form? He will be filling in the new owner's details.
Any advice/experiences appreciated.

Rolandtheroadie

I wouldnt worry. It could be Mickey Mouse, as long as theres a name, address and signature and you send it back, a new log book should be issued.

Keith

Last car I bought, I paid by bank transfer and sent a company to collect it, the seller filled in the V5c and signed both boxes. Job done, new v5c arrived a few weeks later.

KillerWatt

The legal owner does not necessarily have to be the registered keeper, it tells you that on the V5C itself.

[Deleted User]

I forgot to get a buyer to sign the V5 once after filling in the name and address details. I just thought what the heck and sent if off anyway. No come back.