How to Transfer License Plates from an Old Car to a New One Without Selling the Old Car?
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The vehicle owner should bring the purchase invoice, additional taxes, certificate of conformity for the newly purchased vehicle, and the owner's ID card to the vehicle management office for vehicle inspection. At the same time, bring the old car's driving license, purchase invoice, and the owner's ID card to complete the transfer or deregistration procedures for the old car.
I went through this hassle last time. If you don’t want to sell your old car but want to use its license plate for a new car, you’ll need to either scrap the old vehicle or transfer it to someone else first—that’s the only way to keep the plate. Head to your local traffic management office with your ID, vehicle registration certificate, and other required documents. The process is pretty straightforward: fill out a form to request retaining the license plate number, wait for approval, and then you can use the original number when buying a new car. I remember it took about one or two weeks to sort out, but the key is that the old plate must have been used for at least a year without issues. Don’t forget to clear any unpaid fines on the old car, or the system will block the process. After driving with a plate for so long, it holds memories—this method is both hassle-free and cost-effective. My advice? Get it done early to avoid last-minute hiccups.
