I'm a noob, I'm buying my first new car...do I have to pay for a new license plate + registration, or can I use the license plate from my old car to the new car, or does that not make sense because I'm selling my old car (as long as I don't care about my old license plate, which I don't). How much does that usually cost? How much does licensing and fees usually cost?
2007-10-29 05:54:26 · 26 answers · asked by ? 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Well, I AM selling my old car on craigslist, shouldn't I sell it with a license plate so the buyer actually buys the car? He can keep that license plate if he chooses to (to save money or whatever) right? I live in CA by the way.
I just want to do what's cheapest.
2007-10-29 06:01:49 · update #1
"Whatever you decide, do not let your old plates go with your old car! This might cause some problems if an unethical person obtains it."
Is this really true? I don't know about this...I am selling my old car, when I transfer the title, who gives a **** what license plate it has, the car is sold to that person, hence the license plate is under his name!
2007-10-29 06:08:05 · update #2
Transfer it to the new car; fees available at the DMV website
2007-10-29 05:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T let that old license plate out of your sight. EVER' you are responsible for it forever,even long after it has expired. you pay any and all tickets that anyone get's on them. you can transfer that old plate to any car you own for a small fee,depending on your state. a new plate will cost you the regular fee, ( ALWAYS DESTROY your old plate ). don't even let the new buyer of your old car use your old plate even to drive that car home, anything can happen, such as an accident or hit & run. and''' make sure you transfer that title over to the new buyer (LEAGALY), or you will still be responsible. think it over and let soneone help you and be on the safe side. -boots- p.s. I just read some of your answers, tian a is wrong, (don't toss anything) and teac said plates stay with the car, only in cal. that Iknow of, check with DMV.
2007-10-29 06:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by boots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you decide, do not let your old plates go with your old car! This might cause some problems if an unethical person obtains it. Most states allow you to transfer the remaining registration value to your new car; it's usually your choice whether or not to retain your old plates on the new vehicle. Cost depends upon state and vehicle type.
2007-10-29 06:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by stumped 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In most states you have to pay a license transfer fee to do this, but the buyer also has to have his own extra license plate he/she wants to transfer to the car you're selling. All in all unless the buyer/seller have an extra active license plate they want to transfer, you'll have to purchase a new one. Again each state's laws are a little bit different.
2007-10-29 06:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by TEJAS S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the old license plate stays on the old car and when you buy the new car it will have a new license plate which totals in with the cost of the new car.
lincensing fees cost about 1,000-2,000. Thats how much mine were for a new 2007 chevy cobalt.
I payed total for my car about 17,000 something. But of coarse my car is all payed off too since i payed the whole amount.
2007-10-29 05:59:49 · answer #5 · answered by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The license plate stays with the car. A new license plate does not cost that much, and besides that would you not want a nice brand new license plate on your brand new car.
2007-10-29 05:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep them and transfer the plates when you get your new registration - it should not be over 25 bucks or so unless you have one of the special license plates for your particular state.
2007-10-29 05:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws vary from state to state. You may have to return the plates to the DMV. You may be able to transfer the plate to your new car.
Either way, you have to pay for the registration of your new car. I would call the local DMV or look online. Many states now have DMV websites.
2007-10-29 05:58:53 · answer #8 · answered by tiuliucci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state, but usually you keep your old license plate, its yours. You can usually take that to DMV and have it switched over to your new vehicle. If you have to buy a new plate it costs about 30 bucks in Idaho, not sure elsewhere.
2007-10-29 05:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Krupp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each state have different regulations but most state will transfer the old plate to the new car. but you can elect to get new plates if your old plates don't look so good, and you don't want old plates on a new car.
2007-10-29 05:58:53 · answer #10 · answered by Claude D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋