 TITLE: How Old Do You Have to Be to Buy a Car? CONTENT: Is There an Age Requirement to Buy a Car With Cash?\n---------------------------------------------------\nThings aren't so cut and dried if your teen wants to buy a car in cash. For starters, most states will not allow someone under the age of 18 to have a car title in their name. There are some exceptions—Texas, for example, does allow minors to title a car. You can check with your state's motor vehicles department to clarify what the law says.\nBeyond obtaining the title and registering the vehicle with your state, there's still the issue of your teen being able to legally drive the car on the road, which requires car insurance. As explained above, minors will need an adult's help here. END