Can the license plate be retained when transferring vehicle ownership?

[CharlieAnn]

It is possible to retain the original license plate when transferring vehicle ownership. The conditions for retaining the original license plate are as follows: 1. The vehicle must have been used for at least one year to retain the original license plate, and the retention period can last up to 1 year; 2. The original license plate can be retained when the vehicle is transferred, deregistered, or relocated; 3. Both purchasing a used car and a new car are eligible for applying to retain the license plate; 4. All traffic violation records of the original vehicle must be resolved. The procedure for retaining the original license plate during a transfer is as follows: 1. First, complete the transfer, deregistration, or relocation of the original vehicle at the vehicle management office; 2. Request to retain the license plate during the transfer process and surrender the old license plate; 3. After acquiring the new vehicle, schedule an appointment at the vehicle management office to apply for continued use of the original license plate during the registration process. Note: The retention period for the original license plate (1 year) starts from the date when the transfer or deregistration of the vehicle is completed.