PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
Do you need to turn your tags into the DMV when you sell your car?
I want to sell my car, but I'm not exactly sure what to do with my tags and license plates. Do I turn my tags into the dealership when I sell my car?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“It all depends on your state. In some states, the tags stay with the vehicle. In others, the tags stay with the owner.
In most states, you’ll take the license plates. There should be a form attached to your title that lets the state know that you’re
transferring ownership of the car
. Turn this in after you sell the car. At that point, you may need to turn your plates in or have the option to transfer them to your new car.If you purchasing a new car, use
Jerry
to help you shop for insurance. Jerry can provide you with competitive quotes in under a minute. Swapping is just as effortless. Jerry takes care of all the paperwork and phone calls and even cancels your old policy on your behalf—oh, and it’s free!”View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
