dibarlaw Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I am purchasing a car locally and it still has the old purple PA. plate. My 1937 Buick received one when I bought it in 1987. I would like to have the car retitled in my name with the old plate. Can this be done? I remember going to the sale at Millersburg in 2010. After a car was sold then they would sell the Purple plate separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpage Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I believe that it used to be that the plates were registered in the owners name and the owner could retain the plates indefinitely to be used on other cars or the plate could be transferred to a new owner. I still have my purple plate from 1984 and when I sold that vehicle, I was not asked to return or transfer the plate. Maybe the laws have changed: I'm not sure, but I think that you can just transfer that plate to the new vehicle. I'd like to find out too, as I intend to reuse the plate on my "36 Dodge when complete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I think you can transfer but you have to pay the full fee again, $75 if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 You have to sign a release to allow the new owner to use the tag and pay the fee as noted by Restorer32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Thanks to all who responded. I will use your suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emjay Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 As long as the seller is willing, it can be transferred, but as stated all normal fees are charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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