Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. + o8 |/ J; o' J6 g: q 4 T* d) g$ L' l3 c: _! E% x. jSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate...; t+ b9 Z& D! [3 I- D" M9 T