What are the latest regulations for Beijing license plate transfer?

[DeRemington]

Beijing license plate transfer latest regulations are: Currently, the official way to obtain a Beijing license plate quota is still through the lottery system. Beijing license plate auctions and transfers have not been opened yet. The court auctions that were available at the beginning of the lottery system are now a thing of the past. Currently, there are only two ways to change the ownership of a license plate between individuals: inheritance and spousal transfer. Inheritance: For vehicles purchased by the original quota holder before their death, the heirs can go to the Beijing Vehicle Management Office to handle the vehicle inheritance. By inheriting the vehicle, they can also obtain the Beijing license plate quota. This method is limited to the direct relatives of the quota holder. For specific details, you can directly consult the Vehicle Management Office. Spousal transfer (marriage transfer for Beijing license plates): Currently, Beijing license plate policies allow for the transfer of vehicles between spouses. The owner of the vehicle can transfer the registration of the vehicle to their spouse's name, indirectly achieving the transfer of a Beijing license plate.

[McMatthew]

I just transferred the ownership of my car in Beijing, and the process was quite a hassle. According to official regulations, license plate transfer requires both parties to have a personal passenger car quota, meaning you must first obtain license plate eligibility through the lottery. If the recipient doesn’t have a quota, the transfer won’t go through. Transferring between spouses is a bit easier—you can apply directly without going through the lottery again, just submit documents like ID cards, marriage certificates, and the vehicle registration certificate at the DMV. The government is strict now, and buying or selling license plates is illegal and can lead to fines. I recommend checking if you have a quota under your name before transferring; if not, apply for the lottery on the official website. Also, new energy license plates have priority policies, which saved me a lot of trouble when I switched to an electric car. Don’t forget, the vehicle condition must also be assessed for the transfer, or the process won’t proceed. In short, take it step by step and don’t rush the process.