Question 1

I heard something on the news about license plates staying with their owners. What does that mean to me?

Accepted Answer

If you sell, trade or transfer your vehicle on or after July 1, 2019, remove the plate from the vehicle as, going forward, the plate belongs to you.

Question 2

I am buying a car from a dealership. Should I put my plate on my new car immediately?

Accepted Answer

No. A temporary paper tag will be issued for all cars purchased from a dealership. Within 30 days from the vehicle’s assignment/purchase date present the plate at a tag agency to title and register the vehicle. Once the registration process is complete, affix the plate to your vehicle.

Question 3

I am buying a car from an individual. When can I put my plate on my newly-purchased car?

Accepted Answer

After the title and registration process with a tag agency is completed, affix your tag to your newly-purchased vehicle.

Question 4

I bought a car from an individual which has no license plate on it. Can I drive it without a plate?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle may be operated for 5 days without a plate as long as you have the bill of sale or transferred title reflecting that you have purchased the vehicle. After 5 days, you must title and register your vehicle with a tag agency before it may be driven.

Question 5

I bought a car from an individual who did not remove the license plate from the vehicle. The plate has not yet expired. Can I drive the car with the existing plate or should I replace it with my plate?

Accepted Answer

No, the previous owner’s plate should be surrendered at a tag agency.

Question 6

I bought a car from an individual who did not remove the license plate from the vehicle. What should I do with the seller’s plate?

Accepted Answer

Remove the plate from the vehicle and return it to a tag agency.

Question 7

I sold my car and I do not plan to purchase another one for several months. What do I do with my license plate?

Accepted Answer

Keep the plate until you purchase another vehicle.

Question 8

I forgot to remove my license plate when I sold my car. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Advise the tag agency when registering your newly purchased vehicle and you will be able to obtain a new plate. You will be charged for a new plate.

Question 9

I sold my car and removed my license plate. I plan to buy another vehicle soon. I still have time left on my plate before it expires. Will I lose that time and have to pay for another year?

Accepted Answer

No, any full registration months remaining on the plate will be prorated and applied to the registration of your new/used vehicle.

Question 10

The registration for my new/used vehicle is less than my previous vehicle. Will I be refunded the difference?

Accepted Answer

No, you will not be entitled to a refund when the registration fee for your newly-purchased vehicle is less than the registration fee for your previous vehicle.

Question 11

Am I allowed to change the expiration date when registering a new vehicle if I am using registration credit from a prior vehicle?

Accepted Answer

No. If you are using an existing registration credit on the registration of a new\used vehicle, you may not modify the expiration date during the title and registration process.

Question 12

I have remaining registration on my prior vehicle but I do not have the physical plate. Can I still transfer that remaining registration to my new vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the license plate number and\or ownership can be validated, the registration remaining on the previous vehicle can be claimed. You will be charged for a new plate.

Question 13

My license plate was expired when I sold my car. Will I be required to pay a penalty?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will be required to pay a delinquent registration penalty.

Question 14

If I am registering a new\used vehicle with a plate transferred from a vehicle with expired registration and there is a difference in registration rates, do I pay the back year at the old vehicle rate or the new one?

Accepted Answer

Delinquent registration fees and penalties are based on the classification of the old vehicle with the expired registration, not the classification of the newly-acquired vehicle.

Question 15

Could I be charged multiple registration fees during a title and registration process?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in addition to the payment of current registration fees, any delinquent fees and corresponding penalties owed will also be due.

Question 16

Are sales and excise taxes affected by the new plate-to-owner system?

Accepted Answer

No, sales and excise taxes will continue to be charged as they are now.

Question 17

Do I have to keep my registration in my vehicle at all times?

Accepted Answer

Yes, effective July 1, 2019, all motorists are required to carry their certificates of registration in their vehicles at all times.

Question 18

I have a personalized plate associated to the primary plate I am transferring; will I have to do a separate transfer to bring this plate to my new vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Any personalized or specialty license plates associated to your primary plate will automatically be transferred to your new vehicle as long as that secondary registration is not expired more than 13 months.

Question 19

I own multiple vehicles can I move plates around whenever I want?

Accepted Answer

No, you can only transfer an existing registration when you are purchasing a new vehicle. You can’t transfer a plate to another vehicle outside of a title and registration process.

Question 20

I sold a commercial vehicle with registration remaining can I use that credit even if my new vehicle is noncommercial?

Accepted Answer

No, the plate credit must match the plate type being issued to the new vehicle.

Question 21

Can my spouse or child use my plate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, an affidavit can be signed in order to allow a family member to use a plate registered in your name.

Question 22

I want to sell my trailer, am I supposed to keep that plate too?

Accepted Answer

Plate to owner only affects vehicles statutorily classified as a vehicle. Use types not included are:

Mobile Chapel
Manufactured Home
Boat / Outboard Motor
Construction Machinery
Special Mobilized Trailer- Trailer Exempt
Commercial Rental Trailer- Commercial Trailer
Farm Trailer- Forest Trailer- Private Trailer
ATV- Utility Vehicle- Off Road Motorcycle

Question 23

A dealer buys a vehicle titled in Oklahoma with an expired plate, are they required to transfer title into the dealerships name and purchase a plate?

Accepted Answer

No, the dealer will not be required to transfer title into their name, it would be optional. They are also not responsible for expired registration on vehicles purchased.

Question 24

I have a plate with remaining registration credit but I do not have or will not be buying another vehicle will I receive a refund?

Accepted Answer

No, the credit is not refundable.

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