What is the transfer method for a desirable license plate number?

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Desirable license plate numbers cannot be transferred because license plates are considered national public property and do not belong to any individual or group. Vehicle owners only have the right to use the license plate, not ownership rights, so even personal connections cannot facilitate a transfer. However, there are exceptions such as license plate gifting, inheritance transfer, and spousal transfer, which allow for license plate transfers under special circumstances. License plate gifting refers to situations where the local government grants the plate to an enterprise or individual for use, and it cannot be obtained through personal gifting between individuals. For inheritance transfer, such as in the case of a deceased immediate family member, license plates cannot be transferred in principle. However, in special cities like Shanghai and Beijing, where license plates hold significant value, inheritance transfer is possible. This requires obtaining an inheritance rights notarization from a notary office before the transfer can proceed, so local laws and regulations must be followed.