What are the regulations for retaining the original license plate when changing cars in Guangzhou?
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In Guangzhou, the original license plate can be retained for six months after changing cars. If the original license plate number has been held for more than three years, the license plate number can be retained, allowing the car to be changed without changing the number. However, the new car must be purchased and registered within six months after the old car is deregistered. To retain the original license plate quota for the new car, the transfer procedures for the old car must first be completed, followed by an application to the vehicle management department for approval to retain the original license plate quota. Currently, the waiting time is approximately one month. Below is additional information: 1. Methods for registering a license plate: continue using the original motor vehicle license plate number, computer-automated selection (ten options to choose one), self-selection according to the motor vehicle license plate standard regulations (only applicable to small car license plates), internet self-selection (only applicable to small car license plates), and auction of small car license plates. 2. Notes: To retain the quota when changing cars, the old car must first be transferred. When selecting a license plate, please note: the selected license plate is only applicable to small cars (blue plate cars); during the registration of transfer registration business, the new owner's name should be filled in the motor vehicle owner column, and it should be confirmed that traffic violations and accidents have been processed.
I just changed to a new car in Guangzhou a few days ago while keeping my original license plate number, and the process went quite smoothly. The regulations state that the old license plate must have been used for at least one year, with no outstanding fines or accident records. The new vehicle type must be the same as the old one, both being private cars. The procedure involves: first transferring or deregistering the old car, then applying to the vehicle management office within 60 days to have the original plate mounted on the new car. I recommend making an appointment in advance to reduce waiting time, and bringing your ID card and vehicle-related documents. Guangzhou's policies have now been optimized and are not as strict as before, saving me several thousand yuan in new plate fees. Remember to consult official sources promptly to avoid missing deadlines. The whole process saved me a lot of hassle, and the key benefit is maintaining familiarity with my old plate number, avoiding discomfort when driving at night with a new number. Keep an eye on policy updates to stay informed.
