How to sell license plates: analysis of hot topics on the Internet and operation guide
Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, topics related to license plate trading have continued to attract attention. With the popularity of vehicle purchase restriction policies and the scarcity of license plate resources, how to sell license plates legally and compliantly has become a question for many car owners. This article will combine the latest hot data to analyze the precautions, processes and market conditions for license plate sales.
1. List of recent hot topics related to license plate transactions

| Ranking | Topic keywords | search index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | License plate index transfer | 85,200 | Zhihu/Car Friends Forum |
| 2 | License plate rental risks | 62,400 | Weibo/Tieba |
| 3 | New energy license plate trading | 53,100 | Autohome/Douyin |
| 4 | Jing brand and Shanghai brand price | 47,800 | 58.com/Xianyu |
| 5 | License plate inheritance policy | 36,500 | Government official website/public account |
2. Legal ways to sell license plates
According to the latest regulations of the traffic control department, license plate transactions must be conducted through the following compliance channels:
| way | Applicable situations | Materials required | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couple change | duration of marriage | Marriage certificate/ID card | 3-5 working days |
| Immediate family inheritance | Original car owner passed away | Death certificate/notarial certificate | 7-10 working days |
| Company name license plate | Business cancellation or transfer | Industrial and commercial change documents | 10-15 working days |
3. License plate market reference prices in key cities (latest in 2023)
| city | Annual rent for ordinary license plates | New energy license plate transfer price | Transfer service fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 12,000-18,000 yuan | Transaction prohibited | 3000-5000 yuan |
| Shanghai | 8,000-12,000 yuan | 60,000-80,000 yuan | 2000-4000 yuan |
| Guangzhou | 5000-8000 yuan | 30,000-50,000 yuan | 1500-3000 yuan |
| Shenzhen | 6000-9000 yuan | 40,000-60,000 yuan | 1800-3500 yuan |
4. Risk warning and latest policies
1.Strictly crack down on illegal transactions:Many places have carried out "purification operations", and in 2023, 127 illegal license plate intermediaries have been investigated and punished.
2.Risks of invalidity of lease contract:The Supreme People's Court made it clear that license plate leasing agreements are not protected by law and the courts will not support them when disputes arise.
3.New regulations for new energy license plates:Hangzhou, Chengdu and other places have clarified that new energy license plates are scrapped with the vehicle and cannot be transferred separately.
5. Safe Transaction Suggestions
1. Priority is given to notary offices for transfers between relatives.
2. Enterprise license plates need to go through the formal industrial and commercial change process
3. Be wary of phrases such as "transfer included" and "rush sale at low price"
4. Be sure to check the latest policies of the local vehicle management office before making a transaction.
What needs special attention is that a new type of license plate transaction fraud has recently appeared in Guangzhou, Tianjin and other places. Criminals forged documents from the "License Plate Management Office" and other institutions to collect deposits. Car owners can verify all business information through the official channels of 12123APP.
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