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rspinky1012: 2 months ago

We purchased a new vehicle in another state and wish to transfer the plates from our old vehicle to the new one.

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tbrucenyc: 2 months ago | Last edited at 6:49AM on 3/6/2013

You can fill out the application to register a vehicle.
At the top is a check box for transfer of plates to another vehicle.
You will need the title.
You will need to switch the insurance to the new VIN number.
The insurance co. will email you "proof of insurance"
Take it with you to the DMV.
A bill of sale is required in some states but not others.
Sales tax will usually be collected unless you paid sales tax in the other state.

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cbrewer6: 2 months ago

Go to your local dealership, and they should be able to get your taxes and information switched over for you. (:

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tbrucenyc: 2 months ago

"local dealership" won't help, they have to go to the dept of motor vehicles.
You win the race!
First to post some misinformation.

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cbrewer6: 2 months ago

No - not "misinformation" - suggestions. (: I'm not an expert, just a friendly answerer on ask.com - thanks, very much... (;

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tbrucenyc: 2 months ago

I understand. It's just that a new user gets an immediate wrong answer.
Don't race to answer questions out of your areas of expertise.

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dimunt: 2 months ago via iPhone

I would say that you have to get a temporary plate where you bought the vehicle when you get home you pay the taxes and they will transfer your plates.

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