IS your doubt is if you can change the name on the vehicle registration, the answer is no. That applies for the title certificate too. In any case, to get a different name on the registration, you mus transfer the ownership of the vehicle.
Umm, i see you're pretty specific on that one, huh?..If anyone want to have more information on buying a vehicle, what can be used?
You can refer to the following DMV documents: Let the Buyer Be Aware, and Q&A About your title certificate.
What can you tell me about possible damages to the vehicle?