ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 8:46am
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?
- 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?
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hilliardfan
Posts: 193
Mar 5, 2015 8:56am
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.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 5, 2015 8:56am
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
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 9:04am
Look at the post above you...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
You OWNED both vehicles.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 5, 2015 9:16am
Dealership still normally helps with all that.ernest_t_bass;1710189 wrote:Look at the post above you...
You OWNED both vehicles.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 5, 2015 9:19am
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4503.12ernest_t_bass;1710189 wrote:Look at the post above you...
You OWNED both vehicles.
(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.
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 5, 2015 9:30am
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
I'm not an expert, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 5, 2015 9:30am
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
The dealer should help in this situation.
wife car plates we have transfered the same plate three differnt new cars ...Vanity plate
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gport_tennis
Posts: 1,796
Mar 5, 2015 9:39am
Also, I did skip over the Car to truck part...all my insight has thus been rendered useless. Carry on 
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 9:50am
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?GoChiefs;1710195 wrote:Dealership still normally helps with all that.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Mar 5, 2015 10:57am
I don't think you can switch tags from a car to a truck. I could be wrong.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 5, 2015 11:04am
Get a Vanity Plate
A55 HOLE
A55 HOLE
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 11:08am
Is that another one of your trick football plays?Belly35;1710225 wrote:Get a Vanity Plate
A55 HOLE
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Wally
Posts: 481
Mar 5, 2015 11:25am
How big a truck? Cars have car plates-trucks need truck plates. Will probably have to get new ones.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 11:40am
F-150 XLT Super Crew Cab. 20 footer. Civic was 14 feet.Wally;1710229 wrote:How big a truck? Cars have car plates-trucks need truck plates. Will probably have to get new ones.
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 5, 2015 11:43am
You should get Vanity Platesernest_t_bass;1710226 wrote:Is that another one of your trick football plays?
you will have to get a 10 day or 30 day tag and then get plates ... think about it your own Vanity Plate
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 5, 2015 11:45am
Vanity plates cost 100.00 per year or something like that
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Mar 5, 2015 11:46am
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Mar 5, 2015 12:12pm
Hey! I like that ... mofoernest_t_bass;1710237 wrote:
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Mar 5, 2015 12:31pm
I lol'dgport_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
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Mar 5, 2015 1:32pm
Vanity plates are for poor people.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Mar 5, 2015 1:53pm
T'is true. The truck will take non-commercial plates.FatHobbit;1710224 wrote:I don't think you can switch tags from a car to a truck. I could be wrong.