Can I Change My License Plate Number If I Don't Want It Anymore?
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If the license plate number has already been registered with the vehicle management office, it cannot be changed. More information about changing license plate numbers is as follows: 1. If you have only selected a number online but not registered it, you can change the license plate number. After selecting a number through the online vehicle management office's license plate selection system, the owner must submit the relevant documents to the vehicle management office within the specified time frame to complete the registration process. If the application is not submitted on time, the selected number will automatically become invalid and be returned to the pool of available numbers. 2. Currently, license plates are issued for the lifetime of the vehicle. Once a license plate is assigned to a car, it cannot be changed unless the vehicle is transferred to a new owner, at which point a new license plate can be issued.
I also encountered the situation of not liking my license plate number a while ago, and a friend said it could be changed, so I specifically inquired at the local DMV. Generally speaking, license plate numbers can be changed as long as you are the owner of the vehicle or have legal authorization. Just bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and driving license to the counter to handle it. The process isn’t too troublesome, but you may have to pay some fees, around one or two hundred yuan, depending on the region. You’ll also need to fill out an application form and state the reason, such as finding the numbers unlucky or the plate damaged. The entire process usually takes a few working days, and you’ll receive a new plate afterward. I must remind you that if not handled promptly, it might affect your annual inspection or result in a fine. So once you’ve made up your mind, act as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary complications.
