In most instances, this will require proof of insurance, the vehicle title, and a bill of sale indicating sales tax was paid on the vehicle. Apply for a temporary license plate when you register your car.
In many instances, you can schedule an appointment. Go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles. You’re then free to ride around without plates for up to 90 days. Under the current law, new-car drivers are issued a small temporary registration to stick onto the corner of the windshield. If you buy from a private seller, you can print a temporary transit permit from the DMV website. If you buy a vehicle from a dealership, they will handle the temporary plates and registration for you. The DMV also offers several temporary registrations permits to transport unregistered vehicles. When you buy a new vehicle, the dealer will give you the appropriate paperwork so that you can legally drive your car. The DMV does not issue temporary license plates. … Your registration, whether a windshield or license plate sticker, will arrive by mail before your temporary registration’s expiration date. After you complete your paperwork, the dealer may provide you with a temporary plate while your paperwork is processed or actual license plates depending on where you live.
