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is there any way to see what plates are taken before you go to the dealer?

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is there any way to see what plates are taken before you go to the dealer?
In Texas, apparently you can. Click on this link and follow the bouncing ball.
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Yes, most states allow you to try a name online. Search your states DMV website. I've even heard a few may even allow you to reserve or purchase the plate even before you have the car!
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As long as you have the vin # you can reserve it. Vanity plates here are only $30.
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more specifically, in Texas you can enter your desired plate on that site, and it will tell you if it is available. I have ordered 2 plates online; works well! And you don't need a VIN.
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You can search, but to reserve you have to have a vin # here.
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How do you reserve? It says buy!
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Reserve the name, then when you get the car, buy. That's how it works in NE.....

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Anybody reserve in Texas? It just seems not to let me.
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In Texas it appears you do have to go ahead and buy the plate to hold the name. I know that is the way it worked a week ago when I did.
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