How many days is the validity period of a temporary license plate?
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The maximum validity period of a temporary license plate is 15 days. The temporary license plate, also known as a temporary vehicle movement permit, is a paper license plate issued by the vehicle management department of the public security bureau for newly purchased vehicles before they are officially registered. There are four types of temporary license plates: temporary license plates for administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for cross-administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for testing purposes, and temporary license plates for special types of motor vehicles. The use of temporary license plates is time-limited and region-specific. If any of the following conditions are met, you can apply for a temporary license plate at the local vehicle management office: 1. When driving from the place of purchase to the place of use, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the vehicle management office where the vehicle was purchased; 2. When transferring the vehicle's registration and the official license plate has been surrendered, you need to apply for a temporary license plate at the local vehicle management office to drive back to your local area.
When I first bought my new car, I was also particularly concerned about how long the temporary license plate could be used. In fact, the standard validity period is usually 15 days, starting from the day you receive the temporary license plate from the vehicle management office, and you must complete the formal registration within these 15 days. However, this isn't set in stone. If the vehicle is used in a different location or there are special reasons, it might be extended to 30 days, depending on local regulations. I recommend going to get the formal license plate a few days early, don't wait until the last day. If you happen to encounter holidays or the vehicle management office is busy, it's easy to miss the deadline, and driving on the street with an expired temporary plate can be troublesome—you could face fines or even penalty points. Remember, during the temporary plate period, you must properly affix the plates on the front and rear windshields and avoid illegal parking, otherwise, you could get caught by traffic cameras and face penalties—I almost got a ticket for this myself. In short, when buying a car as a newbie, you must keep this deadline in mind, plan your time well, and prioritize safety.
