Do I Need to Change License Plates When Getting a New Car?
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When getting a new car, you need to change the license plates. If you purchase a used car, you'll need to re-register it based on the quota. If you're replacing your old car with a new one, the vehicle management office will retain the old license plates for 6 months. Within this 6-month period, if you have a new car under your name, you can reuse the old license plates without changing the plate number. Conditions for applying to retain the original license plates: You must apply within one year after completing the transfer or deregistration process; the vehicle owner must have owned the original vehicle for at least one year; all traffic violations and accidents involving the original vehicle must be resolved; the original license plates can only be used by the original owner and can be applied to either a new or used car, preventing illegal activities such as plate speculation and trading. Documents required for retaining license plates when changing cars: "Motor Vehicle Transfer or Registration Application Form"; the owner's original ID card and a copy; the vehicle's purchase tax payment certificate or tax exemption voucher, the vehicle's annual inspection certificate, and relevant documents submitted during the initial registration; non-local residents must also bring a residence permit and proof of the vehicle's origin; imported vehicles additionally require an import certificate, the vehicle's whole-vehicle factory qualification certificate, and compulsory traffic insurance proof.
