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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 8:46 AM
OK, have never done this, but wondering if someone could provide insight. Here is scenario:

- Just bought a new truck, no tags yet
- Just turned in a leased vehicle to Honda dealer, Honda has old title, I have old tags
- Can I use these tags for my new vehicle, or is it easier to get new tags?
- What is the process for setting up current tags to use for new truck?
Mar 5, 2015 8:46am
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hilliardfan

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Mar 5, 2015 8:56 AM
Since the Honda was a leased vehicle the car wasn't yours and therefore I do not believe you can transfer the license plates. I could be wrong but usually a transfer of the tags usually is from one vehicle you own to another you own. I know there are some car people on this site so they can probably correct me if I'm wrong.
Mar 5, 2015 8:56am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2015 8:56 AM
Surprised the dealership didn't help you with this. I just bought a new ford fusion, they put the same plates from my old car onto the new one and took care of all the paperwork for me
Mar 5, 2015 8:56am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 9:04 AM
gport_tennis;1710186 wrote:Surprised the dealership didn't help you with this. I just bought a new ford fusion, they put the same plates from my old car onto the new one and took care of all the paperwork for me
Look at the post above you...

You OWNED both vehicles.
Mar 5, 2015 9:04am
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GoChiefs

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Mar 5, 2015 9:16 AM
ernest_t_bass;1710189 wrote:Look at the post above you...

You OWNED both vehicles.
Dealership still normally helps with all that.
Mar 5, 2015 9:16am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2015 9:19 AM
ernest_t_bass;1710189 wrote:Look at the post above you...

You OWNED both vehicles.
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4503.12

(6) Upon application to the registrar or a deputy registrar, a person who owns or leases a motor vehicle may transfer special license plates assigned to that vehicle to any other vehicle that the person owns or leases or that is owned or leased by the person's spouse. As appropriate, the application also shall be accompanied by a power of attorney for the registration of a leased vehicle and a written statement releasing the special plates to the applicant. Upon a proper filing, the registrar or deputy registrar shall assign the special license plates to the motor vehicle owned or leased by the applicant and issue a new certificate of registration for that motor vehicle.

This looks to apply to your situation.
Mar 5, 2015 9:19am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2015 9:30 AM
After looking at the Ohio BMV's website, I don't see any information that distinguishes between transferring plates from owned vehicle to owned vehicle vs. leased to owned.

I'm not an expert, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night
Mar 5, 2015 9:30am
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Belly35

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Mar 5, 2015 9:30 AM
I think Hfan is correct but also plates from a car to a truck are different.. I think and cant be transfered.
The dealer should help in this situation.
wife car plates we have transfered the same plate three differnt new cars ...Vanity plate
Mar 5, 2015 9:30am
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gport_tennis

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Mar 5, 2015 9:39 AM
Also, I did skip over the Car to truck part...all my insight has thus been rendered useless. Carry on :)
Mar 5, 2015 9:39am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 9:50 AM
GoChiefs;1710195 wrote:Dealership still normally helps with all that.
Unfortunately, I was in a rush to get out the door. Needed to drop the car off and get out of there ASAP. I had already bought the truck. Should I just call Honda Lease Trust?
Mar 5, 2015 9:50am
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FatHobbit

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Mar 5, 2015 10:57 AM
I don't think you can switch tags from a car to a truck. I could be wrong.
Mar 5, 2015 10:57am
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Belly35

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Mar 5, 2015 11:04 AM
Get a Vanity Plate

A55 HOLE
Mar 5, 2015 11:04am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 11:08 AM
Belly35;1710225 wrote:Get a Vanity Plate

A55 HOLE
Is that another one of your trick football plays?
Mar 5, 2015 11:08am
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Wally

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Mar 5, 2015 11:25 AM
How big a truck? Cars have car plates-trucks need truck plates. Will probably have to get new ones.
Mar 5, 2015 11:25am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 11:40 AM
Wally;1710229 wrote:How big a truck? Cars have car plates-trucks need truck plates. Will probably have to get new ones.
F-150 XLT Super Crew Cab. 20 footer. Civic was 14 feet.
Mar 5, 2015 11:40am
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Belly35

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Mar 5, 2015 11:43 AM
ernest_t_bass;1710226 wrote:Is that another one of your trick football plays?
You should get Vanity Plates
you will have to get a 10 day or 30 day tag and then get plates ... think about it your own Vanity Plate
Mar 5, 2015 11:43am
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Belly35

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Mar 5, 2015 11:45 AM
Vanity plates cost 100.00 per year or something like that
Mar 5, 2015 11:45am
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ernest_t_bass

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Mar 5, 2015 11:46 AM
Mar 5, 2015 11:46am
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Belly35

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Mar 5, 2015 12:12 PM
ernest_t_bass;1710237 wrote:
Hey! I like that ... mofo
Mar 5, 2015 12:12pm
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Mar 5, 2015 12:31 PM
gport_tennis;1710197 wrote:After looking at the Ohio BMV's website, I don't see any information that distinguishes between transferring plates from owned vehicle to owned vehicle vs. leased to owned.

I'm not a lawyer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night
I lol'd
Mar 5, 2015 12:31pm
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superman

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Mar 5, 2015 1:32 PM
Vanity plates are for poor people.
Mar 5, 2015 1:32pm
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TedSheckler

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Mar 5, 2015 1:53 PM
FatHobbit;1710224 wrote:I don't think you can switch tags from a car to a truck. I could be wrong.
T'is true. The truck will take non-commercial plates.
Mar 5, 2015 1:53pm