Can the license plate be retained when transferring a car?
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When transferring a vehicle, the license plate cannot be retained. Here is more information about vehicle transfer: 1. Concept: Vehicle transfer refers to changing the name of the vehicle owner, legally completing the transfer of vehicle ownership. When processing the transfer, the following documents are required: the original owner's ID card, the new owner's ID card, the original or copy of the vehicle license, the purchase tax certificate, the vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate, the vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle inspection report, the original insurance policy, card, and invoice. 2. Conditions: The vehicle must have a legal source and complete documentation, no outstanding bank pledges or court seizure records, no outstanding traffic violations or unresolved accident records, no outstanding fee arrears, and all required documents must be complete.
Last time I encountered this issue when transferring ownership of my car. According to current regulations, it is possible to retain the original license plate, but several strict conditions must be met simultaneously: the license plate must have been used for more than one year, calculated from the date of registration; the application to retain it must be submitted within two years after the transfer; and most importantly, only the original owner can apply, and the new vehicle must be registered under the same person's name. I specifically went to the DMV in advance to inquire, and they instructed me to first clear all traffic violations, then bring my ID card and the original registration certificate to fill out the application form on-site during the transfer. The retention period for the plate is two years, after which it automatically becomes invalid, so make sure to complete the process promptly. The entire procedure took about two hours, and fortunately, there were no additional fees. It's advisable to check if there are any special local regulations before proceeding.
