Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. : q) S( {9 y- q* s# U& | : j; X. M, H4 ^. t8 {, n7 LSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... + F+ }3 Y) U) s 4 j' @$ U( m# b5 OTake care