Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. 2 h7 w: N5 ^& b) B1 ? 0 B( p! k. V, b9 A) G/ OSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... : ?* J- l, p V: Z" B1 o, Y 7 s( h2 J/ v7 r& j! \Take care