i bought a car from a guy i used to work with he took the plates from license plates from me?

Question

is it ok for him 2 do that?? wut if i get pulled over for driving without the plates?? i live in kc, missouri where do i go to get the car in my name and get plates?!?! its the first car ive bought and i dont want to drive it cuz i might get pulled over cuz i cant get insurance on a car with no plates so thats 2 tickets there..wut do i do?

Answer 1

Yuo need to go to the Deparment of Motor Vehicles with the title and a bill of sale (hand written note from the seller stating from whom & to whom the car was sold, the purchase price, and the date of sale). The DMV will register the car and issue plates. I'm not sure about MO, but you may have to purchase insurance prior to registering the car.

Answer 2

Actually, he is legally obligated to take the plates off the car when he sells it. You need to go to the local DMV to transfer the title and get your own plates. Laws vary from state to state, but here in Wisconsin you pay tax on the purchase price of the car when you register it, so you can get your plates at the same time. You might want to call them before you go, just so they can tell you what the procedure is in Missouri, including if and when you need insurance (even if Missouri is a state where you aren't required to have insurance, I strongly recommend getting it). Oh, and you don't need plates to get insurance, only the VIN number from the car. By the way, you've got the right idea not wanting to drive it without plates, so see if you can get a ride to the DMV. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Each state has different requirements and regulations regarding temporary plates or registration. To find out how theMO handles temporary plates or registration you will need to contact the state's motor vehicle office:

http://www.dmv.org/dmv-phone-numbers.php

You can title and register your vehicle at any Missouri driver's license office location. Most offices are open during regular business hours, although some offices in larger areas have Saturday hours for your convenience.

If you're an established resident and have just purchased a vehicle, you can transfer your Missouri license plates from another vehicle you own, or you can purchase new plates.

Once you title your vehicle, you can register it; this can take place during the same visit. You may request a two-year registration at the same time you purchase new license plates.

To register your car with the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR), you'll need to provide the following documentation:

The vehicle's title, properly signed over to you if you just purchased the vehicle, or a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, if purchased from a dealer.
A signed Application for Missouri Title and License (you may order this form online).
An Odometer Disclosure Statement if the mileage is not listed on the title.
A notarized lien release, if applicable. The DOR has an online order form to request a lien release. Your current auto insurance card or other proof of financial responsibility.
A receipt for your paid personal property tax (copies not accepted).
A certificate from your safety inspection, unless your vehicle is exempt.
A certificate from your emissions inspection, if you live in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin, or Jefferson counties.
The correct titling fees and registration fees.
You will also pay sales tax of 4.225%, plus your local sales tax, based on the purchase price of your vehicle.

For more info, this site is a great resource:

http://www.dmv.org/mo-missouri/car-registration.php

Answer 5

What if you used the car to commit a crime? The plates were registered in his name. Yes, you can get insurance without plates, the insurance company only needs the VIN #. Then once you have proof of insurance, you go to the Missouri MVD and register the car in your name and get your own plates. If you drive w/o plates or insurance, you are risking a ticket and possible impoundment of the vehicle. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Monday today call your insurance company or E-insurance .com. Then phone book look up car licencing division County Court House or DMV take insurance card or paper work from your new insurance agent and bill of sale to the licence plate place pay road use taxes and bolt them on your car "SHOW ME STATE" If you have bill of sale and are driving only to the DMV with a insurance card the cop will probably let you go about your busness. If you got a red light camera ticket the other owner would have to pay for it I would take my plates too.

Answer 7

Few people have any respect for a question that's written like that. Save that crap for text messages. Even you've figured out you can't drive without plates...but when you buy a car you have to register it and get new plates and insurance before you drive it.. The DMV handles that stuff.

Answer 8

First, write with full words. What not wut.
Anyway, it's very legal for him to take the plate. If you have a receipt, I would make sure there is some kind of written receipt, and the title signed off as sold to you, then that is enough proof. If you get pulled over, you usually have anywhere from 15-30 days from point of sale to get plates and/or insurance. You have to go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles. But before plates, you have to have insurance.

Answer 9

Call your dept of motor vehicles cause very state has different laws. Some states the original owner can keep the tags, but before you can register the car you have to have proof of insurance. As long as you have the signed over title and the bill of sale with you it is o.k. to drive the car as long as you get it registered in your name within so many days. That also varied by state but it is usually 10 days.

Answer 10

You need to go to your local Tax accessor and pay property taxes on your new car. Then, go to the DMV with the receipt and title and pay a registration and plate fee and they will give you a plate for your car. You can then contact your insurance with the plate number and they will be able to give you coverage.

If you have a good relationship with a local agent, they will usually float you coverage on your vehicle, so you can tell the DMV that you are already covered under their insurance. My local State Farm agent has done that for me 3 different vehicles.

Good luck!