How to Replace Old License Plates with New Ones?
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You can bring your ID card and vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for replacement. 1. Materials required for license plate replacement: 'Application Form for Replacement of Motor Vehicle License Plates and Certificates' (fill in the form with a pen or fountain pen, no alterations allowed); vehicle registration certificate; original and copy of the vehicle owner's identity proof; if handled by an authorized agent, the agent's identity proof must also be submitted, and the agent must sign the 'Application Form for Replacement of Motor Vehicle License Plates and Certificates' together with the vehicle owner. 2. Procedure: The vehicle owner or agent should, within 8 working days, present the payment receipt for the replacement of license plates and the 'Vehicle Registration Certificate' to the local vehicle management department to collect the replaced license plates.
My license plate has been used for ten years, and the edges have curled up, making the characters hard to read. It was time to replace it. Last month, I went to the DMV to handle it: first, I booked an appointment online to skip the queue, then brought my ID card and the original vehicle registration certificate. On-site, I filled out a simple application form. The staff were very friendly, and the fee was only about 100 yuan, payable via WeChat. After a week, I received an SMS notification that the new plate was ready. I went back to pick it up, and they installed it securely for free. The whole process was much more convenient and safer. Now, I don’t have to worry about being checked when driving out. I’d like to remind everyone to check their license plates regularly—don’t wait until the annual inspection to panic. Getting a new plate is like giving your car a fresh outfit—it’s both stylish and legal, and it boosts safety on the road.
