Gift
Relating to gifting a vehicle to another person.
Certification of Tax Exemption
I am gifting my vehicle to someone, can I also gift my plates to them to use?
No, you may gift your personally owned vehicle to anyone you choose, but the plates belong to you, not the vehicle. The new owner must apply for new plates and registration under their name.
Exception: some low-number plates can be transferred to a family member.
Bill of Sale (BOS) & Odometer Disclosure Statement (ODS)
Gifts
Registering a used vehicle received as a gift
You must provide the original title in the donor's name to qualify for the gift exemption if the vehicle was registered or titled in another jurisdiction/state. If the vehicle was not titleable in the previous jurisdiction, you must provide the original (or a certified copy) of the registration certificate in the donor's name.
FAQs
No, you may gift your personally owned vehicle to anyone you choose, but the plates belong to you, not the vehicle. The new owner must apply for new plates and registration under their name.
Exception: some low-number plates can be transferred to a family member.