Yes, You can buy a car from others without put the plate right away. x1 R: h% u: b- t + ^" B+ g: c( m8 F3 SSimply ask the seller sign on the registry paper (back), then, you decide when you are going to buy insurance and plate... " {1 R( x/ q* U$ z* x ( Z$ Y A9 O! |' N6 x/ ATake care