Does the old license plate need to be returned when replacing it through 12123?

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After applying for a license plate replacement through 12123, you must first mail back the original license plate along with the relevant fees. The traffic management department will then issue a temporary license plate, and the official license plate will be produced in approximately 15 days. You can choose to have it delivered by mail or pick it up at the vehicle management office. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Relevant regulations: According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," when processing vehicle transfer procedures, the original license plate must be submitted to the vehicle management office for recovery. If the previous license plate number has been used for more than three years, you have the right to use the original vehicle number within six months after the transfer of the old vehicle when purchasing a new one; otherwise, the original license plate number cannot be used. 2. Old license plates: For old license plates from vehicles that have been transferred or deregistered, if the owner does not use them immediately, they can still be retained for the owner for six months. Within this period, if the owner purchases another vehicle, they can continue to use the old license plate.