How to Apply for Temporary License Plates for Cars?

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DelaneyRose
07/29/25 11:12am
Here are the methods for applying for temporary license plates: 1. The applicant needs to bring a letter of introduction from the unit, proof of vehicle origin, certificate of conformity, and other relevant documents (except for the letter of introduction which will be filed, the rest will be returned to the applicant), and apply at the vehicle management office. 2. The validity period of temporary license plates generally does not exceed thirty days, and there are four types: 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-type motor vehicles. Additional information: Temporary license plates serve as transitional plates for vehicle owners before obtaining official license plates. During this period, temporary license plates must be used when driving on the road, and they have the same legal effect as official license plates. Once official license plates are obtained, the temporary plates automatically become invalid, so it is important to hang the official license plates as required as soon as they are received.
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