Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. + R% k$ S" v+ U# }/ u, K 0 M6 h3 B0 i1 USimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... ( f3 m0 J8 i0 B! |. r/ r4 h $ T6 k1 \% i4 x: @& K) CTake care