Can I use CA tags to drive home to NY?

[rechinca]

As a retired LEO in Cali, the others are solid in the info. As long as you have dated and signed title CA only cares that the transfer is done in 10 days after the title is signed and there is a 5 day window to notify the CA DMV of the release of liability from the seller, which they can submit online in less than 5 minutes on a smart phone. Just make sure to get a written bill of sale with it. California tags usually stay with the vehicle unless the seller keeps and requests transfer to different vehicle (like a personalized plate). If you have those you are good to go leaving this state with it.