How to Drive to Get License Plates When the Temporary License Has Expired?

[LondynFitz]

Here are the steps to re-register a vehicle with an expired temporary license: 1. First, you need to pay the vehicle purchase tax, select commercial insurance for the car, and undergo a criminal investigation inspection of the vehicle. Note that you must pay the vehicle and vessel tax before paying the purchase tax. Required documents include a copy of your ID card, a copy of the vehicle qualification certificate, the tax declaration form, and the tax invoice. 2. Go to the inspection station to complete the formalities: Non-exempt vehicles need to undergo an inspection, then pay the fees, fill out forms, take photos, submit documents, and collect the license plate application materials. 3. Take a number at the service hall and wait to process the relevant procedures. At this stage, you need to choose a license plate number. If you have already selected a number online, you must print out the online selection form. 4. Install the electronic license plate using the acceptance receipt, pay the road and bridge fees and processing fees at the payment hall, and collect the card at the road and bridge center. After collecting the card, use the acceptance receipt to pick up the license plate and documents at the service hall (usually takes about 1 business day).

[OHaven]

I remember when I bought my car, I was in such a hurry to get it registered that I drove with an expired temporary license plate and got pulled over by the traffic police, resulting in a fine. It was a big lesson, and now I advise everyone not to take this risk. Driving with an expired temporary license plate is illegal and can easily lead to your car being impounded. The best approach is to schedule an appointment with the DMV in advance and complete the registration before the temporary plate expires. If it does expire, contact the DMV for advice—they might arrange an exception or guide you on towing the car there. I also learned from a friend that you can take a taxi or ask a family member to drive you to handle the registration, which is safer and more convenient. Set a phone reminder to avoid forgetting the expiration date. When registering, bring your car purchase invoice and ID—the process usually takes just half an hour. In short, following the rules saves trouble and avoids unnecessary fines of hundreds of dollars.