Yes, you can keep a license plate after selling a car. This clarification came from the Telegram channel of the Moscow traffic police, which explained the practical steps involved. The guidance states that retaining the plate requires a visit to a registration unit of the State Traffic Inspectorate to formalize the process. If the plate retention involves transferring the car to a new owner, the vehicle itself must be present for the registration action to proceed.
Under this procedure, the car may receive a brand-new license plate, while information about the old plate is recorded in the traffic police database as retained. A owner can physically keep the number plate with them for up to one year, and then attach it to a new vehicle, provided the plate remains undamaged by scratches, chips, or other harm that could affect its legibility and compliance with standards.
If the plate is deemed unsuitable for continued use, the old number can be reissued after registering a new car by contacting an authorized point. Typically, these points are located near the registration departments of the traffic police, making the process more accessible for car owners who wish to preserve or reassign their numbers.
It should be remembered, as emphasized by the State Traffic Inspectorate, that the assignment of a state registration number is based on the digital code tied to the vehicle owner’s registered locality. If a person changes residence during the period of number storage, the old number may no longer be assignable to a new car, which could complicate or negate the original intention of keeping the plate for later use.
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