If you are trading in her car, you may have the option of keeping the plates, but transferring registration.
Anonymous
12/04/2022 20:21
Subject: DC plates transfer
Yes take the plates off. You have to notify the DMV you sold the car, there’s an online form.
Hopefully your dealer will provide temp plates, otherwise you have to get them from DC.
Anonymous
12/02/2022 19:01
Subject: DC plates transfer
I bought a used car for DD at a dealer in PA. I am trading in her car. Do I take those plates off and turn them into DC? Will I get temp tags from the dealer?