What are the requirements for non-locals to obtain a Yue B license plate?
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Requirements for non-locals to apply for a Shenzhen license plate (all must be met): 1. Requirement one: Hold a valid residence permit issued by Shenzhen and have continuously paid medical insurance in the city for more than 24 months. 2. Requirement two: Hold a valid motor vehicle driver's license for Class C or above. 3. Requirement three: No passenger cars registered in Shenzhen under the applicant's name. However, the following situations are not considered as having a passenger car registered in Shenzhen under the applicant's name: (1) A normally registered passenger car in Shenzhen under the applicant's name has been stolen or robbed, and according to the regulations, the vehicle owner has lost the qualification to apply for other indicators for this vehicle. (2) The motor vehicle registered in Shenzhen under the applicant's name was marked as "reached the scrapping standard" or "reached the scrapping standard, license and certificate invalid" by the vehicle registration management system of the traffic police department before December 31, 2017. 4. Requirement four: No valid indicators under the applicant's name or no qualification to apply for updated indicators. 5. Requirement five: No overdue unused ordinary passenger car increment indicators obtained through the lottery within two years.
As I understand it, getting a license plate in Shenzhen, specifically a Yue B plate, as an out-of-towner comes with quite a few requirements. Having a valid Shenzhen residence permit is crucial. If you don’t have one, having paid social security continuously for two years also works. Once you meet these conditions, you still need to apply for a car purchase quota. Shenzhen uses a lottery system, and the winning rate is extremely low—many people wait for months. You can buy a quota through bidding, but the starting price is several thousand yuan, sometimes rising to over ten thousand, which is really not cheap. The vehicle must comply with the China VI emission standards; otherwise, the DMV will outright reject it. For documentation, you’ll need your ID card, driver’s license, and car purchase invoice, all ready to go. The whole process is tedious, and one misstep can delay everything. I recommend checking the latest policies on the official website before taking any blind action. Policies get minor adjustments every year—for example, the quota is now valid for 6 months, and if it expires, you’ll have to start over. Overall, patience and preparation are key to success. It’s only worth the hassle if driving becomes more convenient in the end.
I just finished getting my license plate in Shenzhen, and it wasn't easy as an out-of-towner. The main requirements are a residence permit or social security records. I managed to qualify by having continuous social security contributions for a year and a half. Next, I applied for the quota—I entered the lottery twice before winning, praying each time not to waste my effort. The auction option was too expensive, and I couldn't bring myself to spend the extra money. For the vehicle, the new car's compliance certificate must be the original; photocopies aren't accepted. I remember seeing someone in line get turned away for incomplete documents, wasting half a day. My personal advice is to get your social security proof early and ask your company to help print it. The whole process, from filling out forms to getting the plate, took over three weeks. The DMV was packed, and the licensing hall was full of people waiting for their numbers. Some agents claimed they could expedite the process, but I figured it's better to go through the official channels for peace of mind. Now that I have the freedom to drive, I mustn't forget to return to Shenzhen for the annual inspection. The whole experience was a test of endurance, suitable for those used to running around. Wishing you a smooth process without the hassle.
