Temporary license plate and tags

Asked by HelenC21 Oct 29, 2021 at 09:01 PM

Question type: General

How would I receive a temporary license plate and tags from a private seller on
CarGurus from another state? I am thinking about purchasing a car through
CarGurus but I was wondering how does the process of getting a temporary
license and tags work.

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From a private seller, you can't. You would have to buy the vehicle, ad it to your insurance policy, then get the title from the seller. Take the title and proof of insurance to your local motor vehicle agency. Transfer the title to your name, register the vehicle and get new license plates. Then take the new license plates, registration, and insurance card with you to pick up the vehicle. Now if you were buying from a Dealer, you would just need proof of insurance and the Dealer would issue you a temporary license plate to drive the vehicle home. Hope that helps! Jim

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