Apply for a Non-Resident Short-Term Registration

Find out how to apply for a temporary plate for vehicle purchased from a dealer.
Temporary plates will be valid for 15 days

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The Details

What you need

To apply for a temporary plate for a vehicle purchased from a dealer for out of state residents, you will need the following:

Fees

The fee for a temporary registration is $20. 

Name Fee Unit
Temporary license plate for out of state residents $20 each

How to apply

This transaction can only be completed by an authorized dealer through our Business 2 Business (B2B) services or as a walk-in customer.

  1. A completed Registration and Title Application
  2. Proof of insurance
  3. Correct payment
  4. Identity requirements when registering for an individual or Proof of FID for a business

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