How to prove the car is yours when leasing a license plate for purchase?
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In principle, vehicle ownership is generally determined by registration. In case of disputes, you may engage a lawyer to protect your legal rights. Below are relevant details: 1. License plate leasing: Key considerations for formal car license plate leasing: Vehicle license plates are panels hung on both the front and rear of a car, typically made of aluminum, plastic, or stickers, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other basic information. 2. Function of license plates: License plates serve as unique identifiers for each vehicle, primarily enabling identification of the province, city, or county to which the vehicle belongs. The vehicle management office can trace the owner through the license plate.
I also rented a license plate to buy a car a couple of years ago, and proving the car is mine was indeed a bit troublesome because the vehicle registration office usually records the plate owner, not me. I relied on keeping the car purchase contract and invoice, which had my name on them, along with payment records like bank transfer receipts. When driving, I kept electronic copies of these documents on my phone in case I needed to prove my control over the car during a traffic stop or accident. Additionally, before signing the plate rental agreement, I had a lawyer friend review the terms to clearly state that the vehicle ownership belonged to me, and the license plate was only for registration purposes. Although it cost a bit extra to notarize the agreement, at least I had solid ground to stand on if any issues arose. Never rely on verbal agreements—everything must be in writing to avoid loopholes others might exploit.
