How do I transfer plates from my old vehicle to my new one?

Transferring Vehicles

• Make sure that the name(s) on the previous registration match the new paperwork for the new vehicle-that is the only way you will receive the credit from the previous registration. The person listed in large writing on the registration is the person that owns the registration credit. The secondary written in smaller writing on the registration is NOT eligible for the transfer credit.  
• When transferring license plates to a newly purchased vehicle, please bring the paperwork for the new vehicle (Certificate of Origin or title) as well as the original prior (current) registration(copies are not acceptable) from the vehicle being replaced. If you cannot find your previous registration for that the vehicle that is coming off the road, you will have to purchase a duplicate registration for $17.50 and then we will use that to transfer the plates and credit to the new vehicle.
• Please remember that your license plates and registration are your property and responsibility, and should remain in your possession after the sale or trade-in of any vehicle.
• **Please note: Whomever' s name is on the paperwork needs to be the person that comes into the office to process the registration. If the registrant(s) can't come in due to scheduling or physically unable, a notarized Power of Attorney Form (PDF) will need to be completed in order to process the registration.