Process of Transferring Old License Plates to a New Car
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The process of transferring old license plates to a new car is as follows: 1. First, go to the vehicle management office to complete the transfer of the old car. During the transfer, request to retain the license plates, and the old plates must be surrendered; 2. After acquiring the new car, visit the vehicle management office to collect the old license plates. Pay the license plate production fee and provide the retention date of the plates to the staff to retrieve the old plates; 3. Before the new plates are issued, the old plates must be temporarily used. After 15 working days, the new plates can be collected. License plates serve as identification and registration for vehicles, allowing recognition of the vehicle's region of registration and enabling access to the owner's details and vehicle registration information. License plates serve as identification and registration for vehicles, allowing recognition of the vehicle's region of registration and enabling access to the owner's details and vehicle registration information.
I once had an experience of changing license plates, and the whole process wasn't too complicated. First, transfer the old car to the buyer or scrap it—this step must be done properly, otherwise the DMV won't recognize it. Then, prepare the necessary documents: my ID card, old license plates, new car purchase invoice, certificate of conformity, etc. Make a few copies to bring along to avoid trouble on-site. At the DMV, fill out an application form indicating it's for a license plate replacement. The queue can be quite long, so I recommend going on a weekday noon when it's less crowded. After submission, the staff will review and approve it, then you pay the fee—usually a few hundred bucks. The old plates must be returned; don't just throw them away. Then, the new car can be registered with the plates. The whole process can be completed in half a day, but check the DMV's opening hours in advance and bring some patience. Most importantly, don’t forget the transfer certificate, or you’ll make a wasted trip.
