Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. ! r$ h1 L, F2 S* P $ [. n$ z- w% r- _$ aSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... ( M; d! c+ ?3 C% V4 u1 P ! ^& Y* R5 i( q' r6 Y0 F1 u! f2 ETake care