What are the requirements for obtaining a car license plate in Hangzhou?
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Requirements for obtaining a car license plate in Hangzhou: Residing in Hangzhou, including local residents, non-local residents holding valid "Zhejiang Residence Permit" or "Zhejiang Talent Residence Permit," etc., aged 18 or above, with no passenger vehicle registered under their name in the city or all passenger vehicles registered under their name in the city marked as forcibly deregistered, and not holding a valid quota or not eligible to apply for a quota update. Application materials for local residents: Original and photocopy of resident ID card or household register. Application materials for non-local residents: Original and photocopy of resident ID card and temporary residence permit. Application materials for active military personnel: Original and photocopy of military (police) ID card and Beijing resident ID card.
As a local resident of Hangzhou, I once helped a relative with the car plate application process, and it was not simple at all. First, you need a license plate quota, which is mainly obtained through a lottery or bidding system nowadays. The lottery winning rate is low, and it took several months before we got our turn. The car must be a new one meeting the China VI emission standard; otherwise, it won’t pass the environmental requirements. The process starts from purchasing the car, providing the invoice and certificate of conformity, and buying compulsory traffic insurance and commercial insurance. Then, you need to pay the vehicle purchase tax and vehicle and vessel tax. Finally, you go to the vehicle management office for registration, plate selection, and vehicle inspection. For non-local friends, you need to have continuously paid social insurance for at least 24 months and provide a residence permit or personal income tax certificate. It’s recommended to check the quota rules on the Hangzhou Transportation official website in advance, follow the steps carefully, and although it’s time-consuming, it’s safer that way.
