selling a car to a private party and we sign over the title and remove the license plates what does the new owner do for a temporary plate until he gets to the DMV

Asked by Guru1XND Apr 22, 2017 at 03:15 PM

Question type: Car Selling & Trading In

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It you had personal or special plates then yes you remove them, otherwise the plates go with the vehicle. You are protected when you enter the release of liability form. Make sure you get the buyers drivers license number. You can enter the information online at https://www.DMV.CA.GOV

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