Can the car buyer and the license plate registrant be different people?

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The vehicle owner and the license plate owner must be registered as the same person. Below are specific details regarding the considerations for vehicle license plate registration: Registering a local or out-of-town license plate: After deciding whether to register a local or out-of-town license plate, the purchase tax must be paid accordingly. According to regulations, the vehicle purchase tax should be paid in the vehicle's registered location. If opting for a local license plate, the tax must be paid locally; if choosing an out-of-town license plate, the tax must be paid in that location. Once paid, except in cases where the vehicle management authority refuses registration or the vehicle is returned due to quality issues, a tax refund cannot be processed. After deciding on the license plate, the vehicle purchase tax must be paid promptly. Current regulations require tax declaration within 60 days from the invoice date; late payments will incur penalties. Whether the vehicle meets emission standards: Vehicles that do not meet environmental emission standards cannot be registered or transferred. Since the implementation of the "National V" emission standard for motor vehicles, all newly purchased vehicles registered for the first time locally or transferred from other regions must comply with the "National V" standard. Vehicles failing to meet these standards will not be eligible for registration or transfer. Whether all required documents are complete: Parallel-imported vehicles must have all relevant documents for license plate registration. The process for registering parallel-imported vehicles requires numerous materials, such as the imported vehicle inspection form, vehicle information sheet, goods import certificate, vehicle conformity certificate, and invoice. Inconsistencies in the product name will prevent the registration process. Additionally, owners must adjust any equipment that does not meet Chinese vehicle standards before registration.