What are the requirements for transferring a Shenzhen license plate?
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Shenzhen license plate transfer conditions: 1. Application form: "Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Cancellation/Inbound Application Form", "Motor Vehicle Inspection Record Form" (filled out according to the form requirements, with the owner's signature on the application form); 2. Identity proof: Current motor vehicle owner's identity proof (original for verification, copy for retention); 3. Ownership proof: Proof and certificate of motor vehicle ownership transfer (original); 4. Driving license and registration certificate: Motor vehicle registration certificate and driving license (original); 5. Customs vehicle release proof: For motor vehicles under customs supervision, "People's Republic of China Customs Supervised Vehicle Release Certificate" or customs-approved transfer proof must also be submitted; 6. Inspection certificate and insurance proof: For motor vehicles exceeding the inspection validity period, motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance proof must also be submitted.
I remember last year when I transferred my old car to a friend, the license plate transfer conditions in Shenzhen were quite a hassle. First, we had to confirm the buyer was eligible to apply for a Shenzhen license plate, such as having a Shenzhen residence permit and two consecutive years of social insurance payments, otherwise the quota couldn't be transferred. The seller also had to hold the quota, and the vehicle had to pass the annual inspection with no traffic violation records. At the time, we brought all the required documents like ID cards, vehicle license, and registration certificate, but we were missing a copy of the insurance policy, so we had to make two trips to the DMV to get it done. The whole process involved waiting in line for hours, and the fees weren't cheap either. I'd recommend making an appointment in advance to avoid wasting time like we did. If you don't pay attention to these details, the transfer process can be as troublesome as playing blind man's bluff.
