Can I register a second-hand car bought from another location with local license plates?

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Yes. According to relevant laws and regulations in China, a second-hand car purchased from another location can be directly registered with license plates in the vehicle's current location, or it can be registered with license plates in the buyer's household registration location. Below is a detailed explanation of the procedures for transferring ownership of a second-hand car: 1. For the seller: ID card of the vehicle owner, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice (or transfer invoice if the vehicle has been transferred before). If the seller is an organization, the original organization code certificate and official seal are required. 2. For the buyer: ID card, and for non-locals registering with local license plates, a valid temporary residence permit is additionally required. If the buyer is an organization, the original organization code certificate and official seal are required. Original vehicle license. Vehicle registration certificate (big green book). For out-of-town transfers, the purchase tax booklet is required (small red book before 2001, small green book after 2001). (Required before 2012, after 2012 most cities no longer require it. Unless in autonomous regions, it may vary.) 3. Location: Bring all the above documents to the second-hand car transfer hall to complete the process.