Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. 5 _3 [/ T$ z6 J- x! t0 O3 o # j; i$ u, W) `/ l8 B% zSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate...! g4 y0 P4 C, o( H2 D* `