Can I Still Get License Plates If My Temporary License Has Expired?

[Roxanne]

After the expiration of a temporary license plate, you can still proceed to install the official license plate provided all legal procedures and documents are complete. However, during the expired period, the vehicle owner is not allowed to drive the car with the temporary license plate. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if a motor vehicle driven on the road does not display a license plate, the traffic management department of the public security authorities shall detain the vehicle and notify the party to provide the corresponding license plate. In accordance with Article 90, a fine will be imposed, and 12 demerit points will be recorded. The validity period of a temporary license plate is 15 days, and it must be replaced with an official license plate immediately upon expiration. When applying for a temporary license plate, the applicant must fill out the "Temporary Vehicle Registration Form" as required and submit the following documents: identification proofs of the vehicle owner and the agent; the vehicle's origin certificate; the full vehicle factory certificate for domestically produced vehicles or the import certificate for imported vehicles; and the vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number imprint. The vehicle management office will review the submitted documents for compliance. Upon passing the safety and technical performance inspection of the vehicle, a temporary license plate will be issued, specifying the validity period and the start and end locations.