How Long Can License Plates Be Automatically Retained?
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In China, regulations stipulate that license plate numbers can be retained for 6 months after a vehicle is sold, and the right to use the license plate can be retained for one year after the vehicle is transferred. This means that if the license plate is not assigned to a new vehicle within one year, it will become invalid. The original license plate must have been used for more than one year, and the vehicle owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years. An application to retain the original license plate can be submitted within 6 months after completing the transfer or cancellation registration. Below is more information about license plates: 1. Conditions for retaining the original license plate: Only the original owner (individual or entity) can apply to retain the original license plate; it cannot be transferred to others. The original license plate can only be retained if the vehicle is transferred to another person or scrapped. If the owner relocates the vehicle to another region, even if the vehicle remains under their name, the original license plate cannot be retained. 2. What to do with the license plate after selling a car: National policy restrictions: Vehicle license plates are not private property; they belong to the state. Owners only have the right to use the license plate, not ownership. 3. How to change the license plate when moving to another city: If the owner remains the same and wants to change their license plate from another region to a local one, they must first complete the vehicle change and relocation procedures, then register the vehicle at the local vehicle management office in the new location.
