What Procedures Are Required for License Plate Swapping and How to Apply?
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Log in to the official website of the local traffic police information network, go to the service hall, then the business system, and select the Small Passenger Car Special Segment License Plate Management Information System. Find the "Vehicle Update and Change" section and choose "Vehicle Update Application." Fill in the corresponding information according to the prompts, and carefully verify the details you have entered. Determine whether you are using the original license plate number or a special segment license plate. After entering your mobile phone number and password, submit the application for review and schedule an appointment for license plate registration.
Last time I helped a friend with license plate swapping, it took me a whole half day to figure out the process. You need to bring the original and photocopy of ID card, the vehicle registration certificates (big green books) for both cars, and the vehicle licenses. The most crucial part is that both vehicles must be present for inspection. First, go to the DMV to get the Motor Vehicle Alteration Application Form and fill it out, then remove both old license plates and submit them. Remember to make an appointment in advance via the 12123 APP to queue, otherwise you might wait three hours on-site. After the staff verifies the information, they'll collect the old plates and conduct an on-site lottery for new plate numbers. You can get the new vehicle license half an hour after selection. Recently, I heard many cities allow direct online applications for plate swapping, which can save a lot of hassle.
We just changed the license plates for our two cars, and the most troublesome part was preparing the materials. You must personally bring the original ID card, along with the registration certificates and vehicle licenses of both cars. Here's the key point: both vehicles must be registered under the same owner's name and must be non-commercial vehicles. You'll need to make two trips to the DMV—the first time to submit the materials and have the cars inspected, and then seven days later to pick up the new plates and get the updated certificates. The total cost was over 100 yuan in processing fees, but it's much more cost-effective than going through the lottery for new plates again. If you see a blue-plated new energy vehicle on the road, it's best not to change its plates, as the system might lock it and prevent the operation.
