I bought a car and I can't transfer the ownership. What should I do?

Опубликовано: 18 Май 2026
на канале: João Paulo Feeburg Advogado
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You bought a car, paid everything correctly… but can't transfer the ownership because the previous owner disappeared?

This is more common than it seems — and can cause serious problems if not resolved correctly.

In this video, I explain step-by-step what you should do in this situation:

✔️ Attempt to contact the owner
✔️ Extrajudicial notification
✔️ Compulsory adjudication
✔️ Adverse possession of the vehicle

All based on legislation, including the Brazilian Civil Code, so you understand your rights and how to safely regularize the vehicle.

If you are going through this, this video can help you understand how vehicle documentation works.

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