How do you sell a used car in California, if the plates are expired?
Question: How do you sell a used car in California, if the plates are expired and you have a notice of release of lien? I want to make sure I don't end up on Judge Judy. Car Sales 101: If you have the title, you can sell the car. Do you have the title? Then you can sell the car. The plates being expired is YOUR problem, not the potential buyers. They can purchase the vehicle, take it to get emissions tested and registered, all without the plates being up to date. Youll still have to pay the expired tags fees; however the vehicle will be sold.