Can I Change the License Plate of a Car Purchased in Another Location to My Hometown?
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Yes. More extended information is as follows: Relevant regulations: The state has relevant regulations. As long as the vehicle has a regular invoice, certificate of conformity, purchase tax, and compulsory traffic insurance, any new car purchased in a regular auto trading market nationwide can be registered in the place of household registration. Others: When purchasing a car in another location, buying the bare car is sufficient, but it is essential to obtain all relevant documents, especially the certificate of conformity. Generally, the invoice is not forgotten because it is usually issued upon payment, but many vehicles' certificates of conformity are mortgaged by dealers to banks and may not be provided immediately. Therefore, make sure to collect all documents before returning.
Yes, you can drive a car purchased in another location back to your hometown to change the license plate, and it's completely feasible. Let me clarify the steps for you. First, to handle the vehicle record transfer, you need to go through the transfer-out procedure at the original vehicle registration location. Bring the owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and insurance policy. The vehicle management office will remove the current license plate number and reclaim the plate. Then, after returning to your hometown, visit the local vehicle management office to complete the transfer-in procedure, submit the required materials, and undergo a new vehicle inspection and photo session for the new plate. The entire process may take about a week, and the cost varies by local standards, usually a few hundred yuan. Pay attention to whether the vehicle's emission standards meet the requirements of your hometown, especially when moving from a first-tier city to a rural area or vice versa; otherwise, failing the inspection could cause trouble. Before proceeding, check the official website of your hometown's vehicle management office or call for inquiries. Don't skip steps to save effort, and prepare copies of your documents to avoid multiple trips. In short, legally changing the license plate is a small matter, but being careful will save you a lot of hassle. Don't wait until the last minute to rush around.
