When you buy a used car from a dealership, the dealer typically handles most of the registration and title transfer paperwork for you. You will usually leave the lot with a temporary registration or "paper plates" while the permanent documents and license plates are processed by the local vehicle authority (e.g., DMV, DVLA, or SAAQ) and mailed to you. Paperwork You Must Provide
To complete the purchase and registration at a dealership, you generally need to bring: buying a used car from a dealer registration