What are the methods for transferring a license plate number?
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Methods for transferring a license plate number: 1. License plate leasing: Generally, the lease period is 1 to 5 years. Both parties sign a lease agreement, and the lessee uses the lessor's license plate registration qualification to purchase and register a vehicle; 2. License plate back-to-back sale: Back-to-back sale with ID card quota, back-to-back sale without ID card quota, or back-to-back sale of a dead account quota. A back-to-back license plate buyout means a one-time purchase of a certain period of usage rights; 3. Spousal license plate transfer: One spouse can transfer a locally registered vehicle under their name to the other spouse who has no vehicle and no valid quota, directly with valid documents such as a marriage certificate, without needing to apply for a quota; 4. Purchasing a company with a quota: Small passenger vehicle quotas are divided into individual account license plates and company account license plates. This involves acquiring a company with a vehicle quota by changing the legal person and equity of the company that holds the vehicle quota, thereby obtaining the company's vehicle quota.
The transfer of a license plate number mainly depends on the vehicle transfer process. My neighbor Lao Wang just went through this last month. According to the official procedure, a license plate number cannot be directly or separately transferred; it follows the vehicle. When you sell your car, the original license plate will be reclaimed by the DMV. However, if your license plate has been used for over a year, you can reapply to use the same plate number when purchasing a new car within one year after the transfer. This application must be submitted together with the vehicle transfer registration at the DMV, and you need to prepare documents such as your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and transfer transaction invoice. You can also follow the local DMV's official account for updates. Some cities support online appointment services, which can save a lot of time.
