How to Handle License Plate Transfer?
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The conditions for swapping license plates under the same owner are as follows: 1. If either of the two vehicles involved in the swap has any traffic accidents or violations, these issues must be resolved first, including handling the accidents or paying the fines; 2. The owner of the different license plates to be swapped must be the same person; 3. If a license plate swap between different vehicles has already been applied for within the year, another swap can only be done after a full year has passed; 4. Only non-commercial vehicles can swap license plates, and both vehicles must be of the same class and have the same type of license plate. Relevant information about license plates is as follows: 1. Introduction: License plates, commonly known as vehicle plates, refer to the plates attached to the front and rear of a vehicle, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. 2. Function: License plates serve as a numbering and information registration system for vehicles. Their primary purpose is to identify the vehicle's region of registration and to allow for the tracking of the vehicle's owner and registration details based on the plate number.
I just went through the process of transferring my license plate last year, and it was simpler than I expected. You need to prepare the original and photocopies of your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and insurance policy, and also bring the original license plate. First, go to the local DMV to fill out an application form, explaining the reason for the plate transfer—maybe you sold the car or got a new one. The staff will check your documents, and if everything is in order, you'll pay the fee, which varies by location but is usually around 100 to 200 yuan. Then, you'll need to queue for a vehicle inspection to confirm the VIN matches and that there are no outstanding violations. The whole process takes a few days to get the new paperwork. Remember to settle all fines beforehand to avoid a wasted trip. Nowadays, DMVs have an appointment system, so booking a slot online in advance saves time and effort, avoiding peak-hour queues that can take hours—it's really quite convenient.
