Can the license plate of a judicially auctioned vehicle be transferred?
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No, the vehicle can be transferred, but the license plate is not allowed to be transferred. When transferring the vehicle, the vehicle management office will cancel the license plate and vehicle registration certificate, and issue a new license plate and vehicle registration certificate to the recipient. Below is the relevant content introduction: Legal basis: Article 19 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" stipulates that when applying for transfer registration, the current owner of the motor vehicle shall fill out the application form, submit the motor vehicle for inspection, and provide the following documents and certificates: the identity certificate of the current owner of the motor vehicle; proof and certificate of the transfer of ownership of the motor vehicle; the motor vehicle registration certificate; the motor vehicle registration certificate; for motor vehicles under customs supervision, the "Certificate of Release from Supervision of Customs Supervised Vehicles of the People's Republic of China" or the transfer certificate approved by customs shall also be submitted.
Last time I bought a court-auctioned car, the license plate transfer went smoothly. After winning the bid, I took my ID card, the court auction certificate, and the vehicle documents to the DMV to complete the transfer. The staff verified the details, and the license plate stayed with the car directly. The whole process took some time—about half a day—with low costs, just a nominal fee of a few dozen yuan. One thing to note: before the transfer, check if the vehicle has any outstanding violations or unpaid taxes, as these must be cleared before processing. Also, the condition of court-auctioned cars can be uncertain, so it's advisable to have someone inspect the engine and chassis to avoid buying a problematic vehicle. Once the plate is transferred, the car can be driven normally. Like me, you can save a lot of money this way, but remember to get insurance promptly—safety first.
