License plate question

TD · 02-06-2006, 08:09 PM

I have BMW CCA tags on my M3. If I sell my M3 some amount of time before I take delivery of another car to replace it (I'm talking weeks or months, not days), what can I do to keep the same tags? Anything? Or am I stuck requesting new ones?

ff · 02-06-2006, 08:20 PM

Does MD allow transfering of plates, like FL does? I'll bet that you could remove the plates, and then do the transfer paperwork once your new car arrives.

bren · 02-06-2006, 08:21 PM

You'll probably have to keep paying ins. and then transfer the tags.

TD · 02-06-2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

You'll probably have to keep paying ins. and then transfer the tags.

On a car I no longer have?

IndyMike · 02-06-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

On a car I no longer have?

Do you Marylanders own the plates, or does the State control their use in all circumstances?

You might hit your State DMV or BMV website for more info. Often times they have FAQ's that address situations like this.

BahnBaum · 02-06-2006, 08:35 PM

You can transfer the tags. There's a place on the title application to do that. The issue is having continuous insurance coverage on a vehicle. Which I've ignored several times.

Alex

bren · 02-06-2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TD

On a car I no longer have?

Yup. Otherwise you pay a $150/day penalty.

BahnBaum · 02-06-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

Yup. Otherwise you pay a $150/day penalty.

You just have to prove that as of the date you disposed of the car you had insurance coverage.

Alex

*clyde* · 02-06-2006, 08:46 PM

the tricky thing about this is that the National Capital Chapter of the BMWCCA is the gatekeeper for the tags TD is talking about. I am guessing that his biggest concern is keeping the number that he has. MVA's website is so pathetic as to be next to useless. I'd call MVA and see where they are on it. I'd also send an email to Steven (Schlossman, or however you spell it) to get you in touch with whoever is handling that function for the club.

blee · 02-06-2006, 11:10 PM

This would only make sense if you were to purchase another BMW. Interesting...

02-06-2006, 08:09 PM	#1
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	License plate question I have BMW CCA tags on my M3. If I sell my M3 some amount of time before I take delivery of another car to replace it (I'm talking weeks or months, not days), what can I do to keep the same tags? Anything? Or am I stuck requesting new ones?

02-06-2006, 08:35 PM	#6
BahnBaum Tilting Rocinante Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 6,244	You can transfer the tags. There's a place on the title application to do that. The issue is having continuous insurance coverage on a vehicle. Which I've ignored several times. Alex __________________

02-06-2006, 08:46 PM	#9
clyde Chief title editor Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 26,599	the tricky thing about this is that the National Capital Chapter of the BMWCCA is the gatekeeper for the tags TD is talking about. I am guessing that his biggest concern is keeping the number that he has. MVA's website is so pathetic as to be next to useless. I'd call MVA and see where they are on it. I'd also send an email to Steven (Schlossman, or however you spell it) to get you in touch with whoever is handling that function for the club. __________________ OH NOES!!!!!1 MY CAR HAS T3H UND3R5T33R5555!!!!!!1oneone!!!!11 Team WTF?! What are you gonna do?

02-06-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Does MD allow transfering of plates, like FL does? I'll bet that you could remove the plates, and then do the transfer paperwork once your new car arrives.

02-06-2006, 08:21 PM	#3
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	You'll probably have to keep paying ins. and then transfer the tags.

02-06-2006, 11:10 PM	#10
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	This would only make sense if you were to purchase another BMW. Interesting...