How to Change Car License Plates?
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You can apply online by submitting an application for vehicle registration transfer under your name on the website of the local traffic management authority. After the online application is approved, you will receive an SMS notification. When the vehicle's electronic records arrive at the local DMV, you will also receive an SMS notification. Bring the relevant documents to the corresponding DMV to complete the vehicle registration process. Use the approval notice to proceed with the vehicle plate registration. Collect the new local license plates and the new vehicle registration certificate.
Just helped a friend change license plates, had to make a trip to the DMV. First, prepare materials like the green vehicle registration book, ID card, and vehicle qualification certificate. If it's an out-of-town transfer, you'll also need a residence permit. Remember to remove the old plates on-site, as staff will inspect the vehicle and take photos. Plate selection is easier now—you can customize or randomly pick numbers on the 12123 app. I recommend choosing online in advance to save time. After paying the fees, wait for the new plates to be made; some cities issue them the same day. Finally, when installing the plates yourself, remember to use specialized anti-tamper screws, or you might get fined if caught. The whole process took me half a day, mostly due to waiting in line. Oh, and if you want to keep the original plate number, remember to apply in advance—it must meet the usage period requirement.
