Can the license plate from one of two cars under my name be transferred to the other after selling one?
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Yes, but there are two prerequisites: 1. You must have owned the sold car for more than three years, based on the date recorded in the vehicle registration certificate. 2. The old car must be transferred first. Here are the methods for changing license plates: 1. Transfer and re-registration: Transfer the vehicle between family members, which only costs a few hundred yuan in transaction fees. However, it's important to note that after the transfer, whether you choose the license plate randomly or through selection, you only have one chance. 2. Apply for plate replacement: Apply to the traffic management department to cancel the original license plate. After approval by the traffic management department, the plate can be successfully replaced. However, this method is more cumbersome and may not be easy to pass unless you have strong connections.
I remember dealing with a similar situation last year when I wanted to keep the license plate for two cars under my name. It's actually possible but with some restrictions. The license plate follows the owner rather than the vehicle, but the prerequisite is that the plate must have been registered under your name for at least one year before selling the car. My process at that time was to first go to the DMV to complete the transfer procedures for the old car, explicitly stating the intention to retain the original license plate during the transfer. A key point here is that you must complete the new vehicle registration procedures within six months after selling the old car to use the old plate; otherwise, it will become invalid. Additionally, it's important to note that the name on the new vehicle registration certificate must match that of the old car when retaining the license plate. If you plan to buy a used car and transfer the license plate, you might encounter obstacles. These procedures at the DMV counter are quite quick, just remember to bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and other necessary documents.
