Short answer is yes, in most jurisdictions the plates are registered to an owner and a car.
If you purchase a new car the plates are still yours.
There are exceptions, the UK for instance
No, typically you do not take your license plates when you sell your car. The plates usually stay with the vehicle and are transferred to the new owner.
In New Jersey, it is the responsibility of the person who registered the vehicle. When the vehicle is repossessed, the person from whom it was taken will be contacted to allow them to pick up their belongings. At this time, they will be given the plates as well as any other personal items left in the vehicle. They can then be returned to the agency.
To transfer license plates from one vehicle to another, you typically need to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. You will need to provide the necessary documentation, such as the current vehicle's registration, the new vehicle's title, and proof of insurance. The DMV will then issue new registration documents for the new vehicle with the transferred license plates.
Vehicle registration plates of New Hampshire was created in 1905.
No. DMV ties the insurance to the license plates. If you still have the plate, then the state wants to see active insurance. This is the only way they know you still have the vehicle. In Florida, you can turn in the plates and receive a receipt for them. This will allow you to obtain new plates at no charge when you get another vehicle. You can also sell them back for up to 100.00 and pay for a new plate later when you purchase a new car.
READ your CONTRACT. IF the contract is in DEFAULT, the collateral CAN be repossessed.
When selling a car, you typically keep the license plates and transfer them to your new vehicle. The buyer will need to get new plates for the car they are purchasing.
No
If you transferred the plates to your new car...yes
When a car is sold, the license plates typically stay with the car and are transferred to the new owner.
To change license plates on your vehicle, you will need to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. You will need to bring your current license plates, registration documents, and any required fees. The DMV will provide you with new license plates and update your vehicle registration accordingly.
License plates can be kept and transferred to the car you are buying or you can return them and get new ones.