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Can I get license plates without car insurance in New York?

I'm about to buy a new car. I want to get my license plates on soon, but I don't have car insurance yet. Is it possible to get my new plates before buying insurance?

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Jaya Anandjit · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No, you can’t get plates without insurance in
New York
. 
You'll need to have a current car insurance policy with
New York’s minimum car insurance requirements
 when
registering your vehicle in New York
. Then you’ll receive your license plates and registration card. 
Beware: New York State requires drivers who don’t have valid
car insurance
 to immediately turn in their
license plates
. 
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