Virginia law prohibits dealers from issuing temporary license plates to anyone other than the bona fide purchaser or owner. Dealers must submit applications for current vehicle titling and registration and cannot lend temporary plates. They are also required to transfer vehicle ownership within 30 days, with provisions for issuing additional temporary plates if necessary.
Only the bona fide purchaser or owner of the vehicle can receive a temporary license plate from a dealer in Virginia.
The dealer must submit a written application for current titling and registration to the Department, along with the prescribed fees.
No, dealers are prohibited from lending temporary license plates to any person for use on any vehicle.
If ownership isn't transferred within 30 days, a second set of temporary license plates may be issued, along with a temporary registration certificate.