How to Extend the Validity of Shenzhen License Plate Quota?
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Shenzhen does not allow extensions for any type of license plate quota. Quota recipients must use the quota within its validity period. Failure to use the quota on time will be considered as forfeiture, and the applicant will be barred from applying for incremental quotas for the next 2 years. Below are some methods regarding license plate quota extension: 1. Lend it to a car dealership: Find a dealership to maintain the quota for you, but this method carries certain risks. You need to lend your quota to the dealership, which will transfer your quota to different vehicles during the process of buying and test-driving cars. 2. Buy a cheap used car: Purchasing a used car involves higher costs, including annual insurance, vehicle and vessel tax, parking fees, maintenance fees, and other expenses. If the sole purpose is to retain the license plate quota and the car is rarely used, this method is costly and not cost-effective. Additionally, the depreciation of the car must be considered. 3. Transfer the quota to a relative or friend's vehicle: This method requires a transfer every six months. Currently, the vehicle management office stipulates that a vehicle can only be transferred up to 5 times a year. Exceeding this limit will result in automatic lockout of the vehicle.
I previously had experience with license plate quota extension in Shenzhen. Simply put, once you obtain the quota, you must register a vehicle within its validity period, otherwise it will expire and become void. For extension, you need to visit the vehicle management office within 30 days before the quota expires, bringing your ID card and the original quota certificate, fill out an application form, and it can be done on the spot. Typically, you can extend it for six months or a year, with a fee of just a few dozen yuan. The key is not to wait until the last minute to handle it, as missing the deadline means losing the quota. Currently, Shenzhen's policies are a bit more lenient, but it's still important to note that annual quota updates may bring changes. I recommend keeping an eye on local traffic apps for updates or borrowing a friend's car to test out the quota usage experience. It's actually not difficult, but if you delay, you'll waste your money, so acting early saves both worry and effort.