The application to retain the original vehicle license plate number must meet the following conditions: The application must be submitted within six months after completing the transfer registration or cancellation registration. The vehicle owner must have owned the original vehicle for more than three years. All traffic violations and accident records related to the original vehicle must be resolved. Relevant regulations: Article 18 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that when the ownership of a registered motor vehicle is transferred, the new owner must apply for transfer registration at the local vehicle management office within 30 days from the date of vehicle delivery. Before applying for transfer registration, the vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accident records related to the vehicle. Article 19 states that when applying for transfer registration, the new vehicle owner must fill out an application form, present the vehicle for inspection, and submit the following documents and certificates: Identity proof of the new vehicle owner. Proof and certificate of vehicle ownership transfer. Vehicle registration certificate. Vehicle license. For vehicles under customs supervision, a "Customs Supervision Vehicle Release Certificate" or a customs-approved transfer certificate must also be submitted. For vehicles that have exceeded their inspection validity period, a valid vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate must also be submitted. The documents required from the original owner for a used vehicle transfer include: registration certificate, license, and ID card. The buyer must provide an ID card, and if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence certificate is required. Vehicle transfer first requires a vehicle evaluation. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the evaluated vehicle price, with other fees including license plate and license costs. The original commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Points to note when purchasing a used vehicle: Incomplete documentation. Complete documentation for a used vehicle includes: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory insurance. Missing registration certificates or licenses, or unpaid compulsory insurance and road maintenance fees, can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, if the seller cannot provide complete documentation, buyers should be especially cautious. Tampering with the odometer. Many buyers judge a vehicle's condition by the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with it. The odometer is not just a record of usage but also an indicator of when other parts were repaired or replaced. If maintenance is based on a tampered odometer, it can lead to potential safety hazards. New paint covering "external injuries." When buying a used vehicle, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, and A, B, C pillars, the vehicle may have been in a major accident. "Tuning the heart" to raise the price. Many buyers focus too much on the vehicle's "heart" (engine) and neglect the body's condition. Sellers take advantage of this by replacing engine parts to make the "heart" appear younger and thus increase the price.
