How long does it take the DMV(DOL) to send you new car license plates in your state?

[kanhawk]

Thanks for replies. I bought a brand new car and the dealership said they need to handle it and that you can't go directly to the license office in our state for new tags for the car bought at the dealership. No big deal really, but I just don't like having to drive a around with a temporary tag for a whole month because of our pathetically slow state agency.

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Jwo85

The Security of State here in Michgian has this machine where you can print out your registration and plate tabs in the lobby of the SOS super centers. I got my registration and tabs on New Years day since the office is closed, but the machines are not. Very convenient!

For issued plates I don't know.

Cool, I haven't been into one of the Super Centers.

[SandyCo]

I bought a new car on October 2nd. It's now November 4th, and I still haven't received the license plates. State of California, what you done for me lately?

I just found this on the DMV website. I'm amazed that it takes this long to get plates!

When will I receive my new license plates after I buy my new vehicle?

Usually within 30-45 days of purchasing your vehicle.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/fee_calc/feecalcfaq.htm#plates

[Jeffreyschmieder]

I bought a 2017 cruze lt 52 days ago my temp plate expired on june 24th it is july 1st i called the dealership they said they had no idea where my plates were that they should have been shipped to my address but i havent received them yet my temps expired and my apt said they didnt have any packages for me or anything. What do i do i need to work and i can get a ticket for expired temp plate in wa

[LMMontana]

I was told four to six weeks and it has been nearly six weeks and still no word.

[RDM66]

Originally Posted by jtur88

ln Michigan, they hand it to you, and you go out and bolt it on in the parking lot.

Used to be the same in Missouri and Kansas. A long time ago, in Louisiana, too, and Quebec and New Brunswick and Newfoundland. But things might have changed.

I can verify that Missouri has not changed at all. You can walk out of the DMV with your new license plates the same day you register the car and pay your taxes. They only make wait if you order special vanity plates, which are custom made, of course.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by kanhawk

Thanks for replies. I bought a brand new car and the dealership said they need to handle it and that you can't go directly to the license office in our state for new tags for the car bought at the dealership. No big deal really, but I just don't like having to drive a around with a temporary tag for a whole month because of our pathetically slow state agency.

I prefer running around with the paper plates, and am grateful for the delays because I can cross bridges without having to pay during that time. The license plate readers cannot identify a car from the paper temporary in the window. Also, I don’t blame the WA DOL, it’s private agencies that send the plates.