Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. + d$ h& q6 U; r4 y7 ? # Z& M2 a4 ^; C# ?Simply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... {9 a& \$ |5 m: D 9 r" b9 L9 Z& U' _4 @+ c7 dTake care