Do I need to remove my license plates when selling my car in NJ?

Yes. In New Jersey, license plates belong to the registered owner, not the vehicle. When you sell your car, you must remove your plates before handing over the vehicle. You can transfer the plates to a new vehicle you purchase, surrender them to the NJ MVC, or keep them temporarily if you will be registering another vehicle within a short period. If the buyer needs to drive the vehicle home, they will need a transit plate or dealer permit, or they need to arrange their own transportation until they complete the registration in their name.