Do I need to change the license plate when buying a used car?

[LaBarrett]

When purchasing a used car, the license plate needs to be changed as it belongs to the original owner. After completing the transfer registration, the original license plate cannot be retained, and the new owner must select a new license plate and complete the vehicle registration process. The original owner can continue using the same license plate within a specified period when purchasing a new car or another used car after the transfer registration of the previous vehicle. License plates are metal or plastic plates attached to the front and rear of a vehicle, typically made of aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, and other relevant information. License plates serve as unique identifiers for vehicles, allowing authorities to determine the vehicle's registered region and access registration details including ownership information.