How to Obtain a Beijing License Plate?

[Archie]

Here is an introduction on how to obtain a Beijing license plate: 1. Lottery: Obtain qualification through the lottery system, which is the most legitimate way to get a license plate. 2. Leasing: Long-term or short-term leasing, but this is not allowed and carries certain risks. Since the vehicle indicator and the vehicle must belong to the same person, leasing requires the lessee to register the vehicle under the lessor's name, or the lessor to lease both the vehicle and the license plate to the lessee. Both methods involve risks, so it's best to avoid this option. 3. Transfer: Vehicle transfers are only allowed between spouses. Many people obtain license plates through fake marriages. However, new regulations in 2021 require that the marital relationship must last for at least one year before a vehicle transfer can occur. 4. Court Auction: Some license plates are auctioned off by the court, but you still need to have lottery qualification to participate. 5. Corporate License Plate: Vehicle indicators under a company name are considered company assets. You can obtain the indicator through company transfer, but this carries the risk of hidden company debts and liabilities.

[IkerRose]

A friend of mine recently secured a Beijing license plate mainly by participating in the city's passenger car quota lottery. Individual applicants need to meet five years of social security and tax payment records, and non-locals must also have a residence permit. The process is quite convenient now—just log in to the Beijing Passenger Car Quota Regulation Management Information System website to register and apply. After filling out the information, remember to visit the service window for review and confirmation. Regular quotas are drawn on the 26th of each month, while new energy vehicle quotas start ranking annually on February 26th. The family application points system is particularly favorable; for example, if no one in the family owns a car, the chances of winning are much higher. My friend's household applied with three driver's licenses (couple plus an elderly parent) and won the lottery in just over two years. Importantly, quotas cannot be transferred, and lending or leasing them to others is against the rules. Nowadays, car-sharing services are also quite convenient and worth considering.

[LaAva]

Our family just resolved the Beijing license plate issue last year by opting for the new energy vehicle (NEV) quota waiting list. Unlike the lottery system for conventional fuel vehicles, NEV quotas are currently allocated strictly based on application sequence. The eligibility criteria are straightforward: five consecutive years of social security payments and tax records, plus either a Beijing household registration or residence permit. After submitting the application online, the system automatically calculates your queue position, with annual NEV quota allocations publicly disclosed. It's crucial to consistently update your application materials annually during the waiting period to avoid disqualification. Family applications progress significantly faster than individual ones—a three-member household application can roughly double the queue advancement speed. Upon obtaining the quota, purchases are restricted to pure electric or fuel cell vehicles, though with the current widespread charging infrastructure coverage, daily usage poses no practical challenges.

[DeGrant]

There are three main ways to obtain a Beijing license plate. The most common is participating in the monthly lottery system, which relies on luck. Individual applicants need local household registration or five years of social security payments plus a residence permit, while non-local applicants must provide proof of residence and five consecutive years of tax payment records. Family applications are becoming increasingly popular, as long as two family members meet the conditions, with accumulated points significantly increasing the winning rate. New energy vehicle indicators follow a queuing system, where applicants wait in order after applying. In special cases, there are two other options: first, court-auctioned vehicles with license plates, but legal risks should be noted; second, direct inheritance between parents and children. Renting a license plate is absolutely not advisable, as it is illegal.

[MiaMarie]

To obtain a Beijing license plate, pay close attention to these key points. For individual applications, you must register on the Beijing Passenger Car Quota website, complete all required information, and then confirm your application details in person. For family applications, you need to form an application unit consisting of 2-6 members, and the entire family cannot apply for additional quotas within ten years. For new energy vehicle quotas, you must first obtain the purchase quota and then select a vehicle from the new energy vehicle catalog. It's particularly important to note that if you win a regular license plate lottery but later decide to buy an electric vehicle, the quota type cannot be changed. Application materials must be updated and confirmed annually; missing the deadline will result in disqualification. Using scalpers is completely unreliable—those who claim they can secure a quota for you are scammers.