The person I'm selling my vehicle to is asking that I leave my plate on it so he can drive it home. Should I do this?
The person I'm selling my vehicle to is asking that I leave my plate on it so he can drive it home. Should I do this?
No - immediately remove your plate upon selling the vehicle. You can transfer the plate to another vehicle you own or purchase. Do not let a buyer "borrow" your plate, as any violations (including parking tickets) issued to the buyer with your plate on the vehicle will be your responsibility.
Under Michigan law, a person who buys a vehicle through a private sale may drive the vehicle home using the most direct route without a license plate. The buyer must do so within three days of purchase and carry the assigned title and proof of insurance during transit.
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