{"id":89025,"date":"2023-08-10T22:52:52","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T05:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89025"},"modified":"2023-11-08T18:32:44","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T02:32:44","slug":"the-ins-and-outs-of-license-plate-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-ins-and-outs-of-license-plate-transfers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ins and Outs of License Plate Transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_936db3-0d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_936db3-0d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_936db3-0d qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-cb70ee  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-e69b18\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9da63f-7b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9da63f-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9da63f-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_9da63f-7b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9da63f-7b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The rules for transferring a license plate from one car to another vary per state. You can usually transfer license plates if you own both vehicles.<\/li><li>If you sell your vehicle to an immediate family member, you won&rsquo;t need to apply for a transfer of license plate. However, you&rsquo;ll still have to verify if this rule applies in your state.<\/li><li>If you bought your new vehicle through a dealership and you traded in your old car, the dealer may do all the necessary paperwork for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a new vehicle can be an exciting yet stressful experience. You&rsquo;ll have to ensure that you comply with all the rules concerning the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-is-the-vehicle-registration-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"registration of a new vehicle\">registration of a new vehicle<\/a> in your state. That includes making sure that your new car is issued a license plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you want to use your old car&rsquo;s license plate on your new one? Is that possible? Let&rsquo;s look at what a license plate transfer entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Transfer License Plates to Another Car?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The rules for transferring a license plate from one car to another vary per state. In most states, you&rsquo;ll be allowed to transfer a license plate from one vehicle to another if you own both vehicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Transfer License Plates to a New Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps for transferring a license plate to a new car may differ per state. To give you an idea, here&rsquo;s an outline of what the process would entail if you want to transfer your license plate to a new car in California, Illinois, and Washington:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring a License Plate in California<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In California, license plates are issued to vehicles. So when you sell a car, the license plate is automatically transferred to the new owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re the one who bought the vehicle and you&rsquo;d like to retain your old plate, you&rsquo;ll have to go to one of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices in your area to submit an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring Special License Plates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons why an owner would want to assign his old plate to a new vehicle is that it&rsquo;s a special license plate. These special plates can be issued upon request. It&rsquo;s usually used to recognize an owner&rsquo;s achievement, status, or occupation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In California, you can try to reassign a special license plate to another vehicle that you own. Here&rsquo;s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to your local DMV office.<\/li><li>Submit form REG 156 (application for replacement plates, stickers, and documents). This form is required before removing your license plate.<\/li><li>Pay the fee.<\/li><li>To assign the old plate to another vehicle, you&rsquo;ll have to ensure that the registration card of the new vehicle is under the license plate owner&rsquo;s name. The vehicle&rsquo;s registration must be up-to-date and all the renewal fees must be settled.<\/li><li>Depending on the current status of the vehicle, you&rsquo;ll be asked to submit a special interest license plate application form (REG 17) or a special recognition license plate application (REG 17A).<\/li><li>You&rsquo;ll also have to surrender the license plate currently assigned to the vehicle.<\/li><li>Settle all the fees.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring License Plates in Illinois<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Illinois, a license plate is assigned to the owner and not the vehicle. That means license plate ownership can&rsquo;t be transferred when you sell a car. But like in California, you can also transfer a license plate to a vehicle that you own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s an overview of what an Illinois license plate transfer entails:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190) form must be completed.&nbsp; You can fill out and print this form using the Electronic Registration and Title (ERT) System.<\/li><li>If you don&rsquo;t want to do it online, you can visit the Secretary of State facility. You can also call 800-252-8980 (applicable for Illinois) to get a copy of the form.<\/li><li>You&rsquo;ll be asked to pay a fee for a transfer of plate or transfer of title and plate.<\/li><li>Submit the identity card from the most current vehicle registration for the license plate that is being transferred.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring License Plates in Washington<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also transfer a license plate from one vehicle to another if it&rsquo;s registered under your name and if the vehicle is registered in Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can either mail the requirements to your vehicle licensing office or visit them personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here&rsquo;s an overview of the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Secure a copy of registration for your new vehicle.<\/li><li>Write a letter of application expressing your intention to transfer your old plate to a new vehicle. Make sure that it includes the license plate number, your current address, and your mailing address.<\/li><li>If you&rsquo;re mailing the application, make sure to include a check for the fees. If you&rsquo;re not sure how much the fee is, you can contact the vehicle licensing office before applying.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens If I Sell My Vehicle to a Family Member?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it&rsquo;ll all depend on the rules applied to your state. But generally, if you sell your vehicle to an immediate family member, you won&rsquo;t need to apply for a transfer of license plate. The car can retain the old plate. However, you&rsquo;ll have to prove to the DMV that the person is indeed part of your immediate family and carry documents as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Let the Dealership Do the Transfer Paperwork for Me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you bought your new vehicle through a dealership and you traded in your old car, the dealer may do all the necessary paperwork for you. You&rsquo;ll have to provide them with the same information you&rsquo;ll be asked when you visit the DMV yourself. The only advantage is that it&rsquo;ll save you time and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of License Plates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We tend to ignore that slim piece of reflectorized metal on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/bumper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"front and rear bumpers\">front and rear bumpers<\/a>. But if you come to think of it, your license plate is as important as your driver&rsquo;s license or your ride&rsquo;s registration papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s proof that your vehicle is registered and that it complies with the regulations of the state you&rsquo;re in. It also gives your vehicle a unique and legal identity. So, make sure you comply with the license plate regulations in your state.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Buying a new vehicle can be an exciting yet stressful experience. 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