How many times can a temporary license plate be issued?

[VonLydia]

Temporary license plates can be applied for a maximum of 3 times, totaling 21 days. Here are the precautions for applying and using temporary license plates: 1. The applicant must present a company introduction letter, vehicle origin certificate, certificate of conformity, and other relevant documents (except for the introduction letter which will be archived, the rest will be returned to the applicant) to the vehicle management office for processing. During the application, the start and end locations of the vehicle's travel and the duration of the temporary license plate usage must be specified. After review by the management personnel and inspection of the vehicle, the temporary license plate will be issued, with the validity period and travel locations signed. 2. The vehicle does not need to be present for the temporary license plate application; just bring all the required documents. After obtaining the temporary license plate and correctly affixing it, the vehicle can be driven on the road. 3. After obtaining the temporary license plate, it must be affixed to the front and rear windshields of the vehicle as required. Failure to comply with the regulations will result in a fine of 200 yuan and 12 penalty points.

[CoreyLee]

I understand the number of times temporary license plates can be issued. According to traffic regulations, temporary plates are mainly used for new cars or vehicle transfers, and generally can be issued two to three times. Each validity period ranges from 15 to 30 days, depending on the requirements of the local vehicle management office. For example, when I bought a car, I got my first temporary plate for 30 days, and before it expired, I went to get a second one. Once the limit is reached, you can't renew it anymore and must get a permanent license plate. Why is there a limit? Mainly to prevent people from deliberately delaying the registration of permanent plates and to reduce the risk of unidentified vehicles on the road. Additionally, applying for a temporary plate requires providing a car purchase invoice or transfer proof, and if you apply too many times, you might be required to undergo a vehicle inspection, which can be quite a hassle. I recommend that car owners handle the permanent plate registration as soon as possible to avoid affecting driving safety or facing fines once the temporary plates are used up. In any case, manage the timeline well and don’t wait until the last minute to act.

[MacReese]

When I first bought my car, I also looked into the matter of temporary license plates. How many times can you apply for a temporary license plate? Usually once or twice. For my new car, the first temporary plate was valid for 30 days, and before it expired, I went to the DMV to get another one. However, the staff reminded me that the maximum is two times. Later, I heard from other car owners that if the car is a used vehicle or being transferred from another region, you might only be allowed to apply for a temporary plate once, depending on local regulations. Once you've used up the allowed number of temporary plates, you need to hurry up and get the official plates. Otherwise, if you're caught driving without them, you could face points deduction and fines. I also saw on a forum that someone didn't renew their expired temporary plate, and the plate number became illegible, leading to being pulled over by the police and given a warning. In short, temporary plates are just a buffer period, and getting the official plates early saves a lot of trouble.

[LeAmelia]

The number of times you can apply for a temporary license plate is limited, usually around one to three times. I've encountered this situation several times, with each temporary plate valid for 15 or 30 days. If it's about to expire, you can apply for another one, but once you exceed the limit, you must switch to a permanent plate. The purpose of setting this limit is to urge car owners to complete the necessary procedures promptly and avoid unclear liability in case of accidents on the road. For example, my neighbor tried to get a temporary plate for the third time after already having two, but was denied and had to quickly obtain a permanent plate. It's important to keep track of your license plate status while driving. Once you've used up your allotted temporary plates, make sure to secure a permanent one to ensure your vehicle is legally on the road. Don't delay—safety first.