Is the license plate still under my name after the car is transferred?
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After the car is transferred, the license plate is still under the original owner's name. If the original license plate number meets the requirements, it will be automatically retained. However, the application to use the original license plate number must be submitted within six months after the transfer registration or cancellation registration is completed. "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles": After completing the transfer registration or cancellation registration of a motor vehicle, the original owner can apply to the vehicle management office to use the original license plate number when registering a newly purchased motor vehicle. The Ministry of Public Security launched a reform of motor vehicle license plate management: a unified system for license plate issuance was implemented. To address the issue of irregular license plate issuance in some regions, the Ministry of Public Security requires that all license plate resources be publicly issued through a computer system, with automatic replenishment. All license plates must bear a unique serial identifier. To standardize the production and management of license plates, since February 2016, the Traffic Management Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security has promoted the application of a unified license plate production management system. This license plate management reform further clarifies the requirement to fully utilize the license plate production management system, which is connected to the comprehensive application platform of public security traffic management, ensuring full traceability of the license plate production process and leveraging modern technology to enhance supervision and governance capabilities.
I remember when I sold my car and transferred ownership last year, the license plate was no longer mine very quickly. The transfer of ownership means the change of ownership; after the new owner completes the procedures at the vehicle management office, the license plate will be reissued or changed. If you don't apply to retain it, the license plate will be directly reclaimed. If you want to keep the original plate number, you need to fill out a form to apply for a six-month retention period before the transfer, but that takes more time and paperwork. The policy in my city is like this, so after selling the car, the license plate generally no longer belongs to me. Additionally, it's important to note that traffic violation records will be transferred to the new owner after the transfer. I regularly check the system to confirm the updates to avoid any issues. It's advisable to understand local regulations before buying or selling, so as not to lose more for the sake of less.
