Do I take the license plate off car when sold?

In most U.S. states, the license plate stays with the car when it is sold. However, there are some states in which the license plate stays with the owner. To be sure, it's best to check with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in your state.

States in which the license plate stays with the car:

* Alabama

* Arkansas

* California

* Colorado

* Connecticut

* Delaware

* Florida

* Georgia

* Hawaii

* Idaho

* Illinois

* Indiana

* Iowa

* Kansas

* Kentucky

* Louisiana

* Maine

* Maryland

* Massachusetts

* Michigan

* Minnesota

* Mississippi

* Missouri

* Montana

* Nebraska

* Nevada

* New Hampshire

* New Jersey

* New Mexico

* New York

* North Carolina

* North Dakota

* Ohio

* Oklahoma

* Oregon

* Pennsylvania

* Rhode Island

* South Carolina

* South Dakota

* Tennessee

* Texas

* Utah

* Vermont

* Virginia

* Washington

* West Virginia

* Wisconsin

* Wyoming

States in which the license plate stays with the owner:

* Alaska

* Arizona

In addition to the states listed above, there are also some states in which the license plate stays with the car if it is being sold to a family member or close friend. To be sure, it's best to check with the DMV in your state.