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RonaldQT
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Transferring AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss on iPhone without previous owner

I’m the current owner of this second-hand iPhone. It has AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss until December 3, 2029. I have the AppleCare agreement number and proof of coverage. I’d like to transfer the AppleCare plan to my Apple Account. Can you check if this plan is transferable without the previous owner?

Posted on Sep 27, 2026 6:29 PM

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Mac Jim ID
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)

Sep 27, 2026 6:37 PM in response to RonaldQT

I have only seen where the owner of the AppleCare+ coverage can transfer the plan to a new owner, and have not seen where the new owner can do that without the previous owner. The support document on transferring the ownership in this way is here and there is also a link to Contact Apple Support that you can use to see if it is possible for you to do that.

Transfer your AppleCare plan - Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256366229