Temporary plate for buying car

[ST8ROCKS]

I'm picking up a car in TN on the 4th and driving back to Raleigh. The car hasn't been registered or had plates since Jan but I will put insurance on it for the drive back. Does NC issue any temp tags for situations like this?

For those who think slapping another plate on there is a good idea...it's not, it's a felony!!

 

[Yukon LX]

are you getting it from a dealer or private seller. Even if its a small used auto place, they should provide you with a temp plate.

 

[PhrogsPhorever]

Last time I bought from an owner, I had the signed over title, proof of insurance and rolled back from FL to NC with no plate.

Didn't get pulled over, but maybe the coppers didn't see me

 

[ST8ROCKS]

Private seller.

Looks like I'll just risk it, I know the troopers will be out heavy for the holiday...

 

[Mtbcoach]

I'm with Alex. I got pulled over when I bought our 80, driving from GA to NC. I let him know I just bought it, he asked for title, bill of sale, my license, he called it in and away I went. Mine also had an expired plate (why I got pulled over) and he just had to verify the titled owner matched the bill of sale...

 

[custyota]

Well.....i deal with regs and stuff all day long on base. Insurance is a must with insurance card or paperwork on you. Get a bill of sale (notarized if u can). Title signed over (notarized) .

I think you will be fine.

Or u can pay me to tow it back for u.

 

[fourtrax]

just go to the state police office in TN (call them) you can get a one way permit (plate) to drive the car. usually runs about 25 bucks. just need a current insurrace card under your name and the signed title.

 

[Smplybttr]

Check with your insurance. I believe your current insurance covers newly purchased vehicles for a period of time.

 

[ST8ROCKS]

Thanks guys, trip looks like it has been postponed due to weather/power outages...

 

[fourtrax]

your auto insurance will cover any new purchase for 30 days (motorcycles are an exception), However you should try to notify your agent as soon as possable after purchasing a new vehicle, since they would like to maximize the profits on your new purchase.