Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. / \4 y" D3 X5 {- j3 i+ K+ z( j. m " k) [ V% L" ~) N* oSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... ( K F; L* o' q ! M2 C* B0 p; A" _9 M) iTake care