How long can the original license plate be retained after vehicle transfer?
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After the transfer of a motor vehicle, the original license plate can be retained for six months. Upon completing the vehicle transfer registration, the original owner of the vehicle can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate. License plates serve as identification and information registration for vehicles, allowing people to determine the vehicle's region of registration and access details about the owner and registration information. Conditions for applying to use the original license plate number: 1. The application must be submitted within six months after the transfer or cancellation of registration; 2. The original owner must have owned the vehicle for more than three years; 3. All traffic violations and accident records related to the original vehicle must be resolved.
I recently handled license plate retention. The policy allows plates to be retained for two years. Note this period starts from the date you transfer or deregister the vehicle, not from when you buy a new car. For example, I sold my old car last June, so I can use the original plate for a new purchase until June next year. Additionally, plates must meet retention criteria: they must have been continuously used for at least one year, all traffic fines must be cleared, and they can only be used on new vehicles of the same type. I applied for retention in advance via the 12123 app, and the DMV will verify eligibility. After the two-year period expires, the plate automatically becomes invalid – this is especially important to note.
