Software update and Ownership of the Mac mini with the APP store

Hi I Recently bought a used mac mini (late 2011 model with amd video card)
It works flawlessy and does everything we ask of it. My problem is that it's still recorded under the old owner's name so are the mouse an keyboard.
How can I take possesion of my purchase? Just to be clear the computer was sold to me by the original owner with proof of purchase in his name from the store (So I'm not trying to take over a stolen good) It's still under warranty and I even wanted to buy the apple care for it before the warranty expires.
Since there's no dvd everything as to go through the app store but how do I legitimize my purchase from the old owner?
Thanks
Chris

Oh and by the way I tried login in with my account since I already Owned the software on my Macbook pro but it didnt work told me that these app where in somebody else purchase list

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