Can the vehicle owner be changed without replacing the license plate?
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It is not possible to change the vehicle owner without replacing the license plate, except for property transfers between spouses. In all other cases, a new license plate must be issued. Currently, each license plate number is assigned to only one individual. If a vehicle is transferred in a secondary transaction, the license plate number must be changed, and the original number is automatically retained in the system for 6 months. If the original owner purchases a new vehicle within 6 months, they can reuse the original license plate number associated with their name. After 6 months, the number is automatically invalidated and returned to the number pool. When applying for a transfer or cancellation registration of a motor vehicle, the original owner can request to use the original license plate number for the new registration.