Can I use my original license plate when changing to a new car?

[Edward]

When changing to a new car, you can retain your original license plate. For car owners who wish to keep their original plate, it is essential to ensure that the original plate has been used for more than one year. Only then will the plate be retained under the original owner's name during the transfer process. The retention period is one year. If the owner does not apply to reuse the plate within this period, it will automatically expire after one year, and the vehicle management office will reclaim the plate, making it unavailable for future use. The required documents for changing the car without changing the plate are as follows: 1. "Motor Vehicle Transfer or Registration Application Form"; 2. Original and copy of the owner's ID card; 3. Proof of vehicle purchase tax payment or tax exemption certificate, vehicle annual inspection certificate, and relevant documents submitted during vehicle registration; 4. Non-local residents also need to bring a residence permit and proof of the vehicle's origin; 5. For imported vehicles, additional documents include import certificates, vehicle whole-vehicle factory qualification certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance certificate.