Do I need to return my old license plates on my car? *UPDATE*

[JEDI]

I got rid of my car. I still have the plates.

What would happen if i kept the plates instead of returning them to the DMV?

update:
ok, i decided to turn in my plates. the lady behind he counter said that if i didnt turn them in, my license would be suspended when my plates expired. (Virginia)

 

[FoBoT]

it varies from state to state

i think i had to turn them in in NY

GA doesn't care, i kept them

depends on if the plates are tracked by the person or vehicle

some states you transfer the plate when you transfer the title

 

[cy7878]

if you still have it, just keep it. no body will care. new plates are likely already issued to the car you sold anyways.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: JEDI
I got rid of my car. I still have the plates.

What would happen if i kept the plates instead of returning them to the DMV?

I am not aware of Micronesia's laws so I can't help.
You should contact your governor's office.

 

[JEDI]

Virginia:

ok, i decided to turn in my plates. the lady behind he counter said that if i didnt turn them in, my license would be suspended when my plates expired.

 

[MisfitsFiend]

I screwed my old plates into the garage wall next to another set.

 

[SouthPaW1227]

It's easy to keep 'em. I had a sweet personalized plate (NC) and sold the car. I told the DMV to list them as "lost or stolen". She then said "You're set, hang it up wherever you want! 😉"