If you sell your car, what should you do with the license plates?

When you sell your car, the proper procedure regarding the license plates is to turn them in to the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) or mail them to Trenton. This is important because the license plates are associated with the vehicle registration for that specific car. By returning the plates, you're ensuring that they are deactivated and that you are no longer linked to any potential liability or traffic violations that might occur with that vehicle after its sale.

Keeping the plates for future use might seem convenient, but they are registered to a specific vehicle and should not be reused without proper re-registration. Disposing of them may raise concerns about identity theft or misuse, as someone could potentially find them and use them improperly. Giving the plates to the new owner is not advised because the new owner will need to register the vehicle in their name and secure their own license plates that are properly linked to their registration.

Overall, turning the plates in to the MVC or mailing them back is the correct course of action to follow when selling a vehicle.