Motorcycle License Plate Transfer Fees: What You Need to Know
Motorcycle License Plate Transfer Fees: What You Need to Know

Motorcycle License Plate Transfer Fees: What You Need to Know

09/02/2025
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“Building a house, getting married, and buying a buffalo” – three important milestones in life that our ancestors have summarized. Nowadays, besides building a home, owning a motorcycle has become an essential need, especially for working people. So when moving to another province or city, are you required to change your motorcycle license plate? What are the fees for transferring a motorcycle license plate? This article will answer all your questions!

Transferring Motorcycle License Plates: Mandatory or Voluntary?

According to current traffic laws, vehicle owners are not required to change their motorcycle license plates when moving their residence to another province/city.

However, in some cases, changing the motorcycle license plate is necessary:

  • Avoid inconvenience: Using a license plate from a different province while living and working in a new locality may cause some inconvenience during traffic inspections or when participating in buying, selling, and transferring ownership transactions.
  • Adapt to the locality: Changing your motorcycle license plate to the new locality helps you easily integrate into the community, avoid confusion when participating in traffic, and create convenience for authorities in management tasks.
  • Spiritual factors: Many people believe that changing motorcycle license plates according to the new locality will bring luck and prosperity in life.

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Latest Updated Fees for Motorcycle License Plate Transfers

The fees for transferring motorcycle license plates are specified in Circular No. 229/2016/TT-BTC. Below is a detailed price list:

Motorcycle License Plate Transfer Fee Schedule

Item Fee (VNĐ)
License plate transfer (keeping the same number) 50,000
License plate transfer (to a new number) 150,000
Re-issuance of vehicle registration certificate 50,000

Note:

  • The above fees do not include vehicle registration service fees.
  • Fees may vary depending on the regulations of each locality.

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The Simplest Procedure for Transferring a Motorcycle License Plate

To change your motorcycle license plate, you need to prepare a complete dossier including:

  • Original motorcycle registration certificate.
  • Identity card/Citizen identity card/Passport of the vehicle owner.
  • Documents proving the new residential address (household registration book, KT3…).

Then, you bring the documents to submit to the competent police authority in the locality where you reside. The procedure for transferring a motorcycle license plate is quite simple and fast.

Did you know?

Mr. Nguyen Van A (name changed), an expert in the field of transportation, shared: “Changing motorcycle license plates when moving regions not only demonstrates compliance with the law but also carries deep spiritual meaning, helping vehicle owners feel more secure when using their vehicles.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorcycle License Plate Transfer Fees

Can I arbitrarily change my motorcycle license plate?

No, arbitrarily changing the license plate is a violation of the law and can be subject to heavy penalties.

After changing my motorcycle license plate, do I need to notify the insurance agency?

Yes, you should notify the insurance company about the change of motorcycle license plate to have your information updated and enjoy full insurance benefits.

Want to learn more about motorcycle registration procedures? Please refer to the article guide to motorcycle license plate registration procedures.

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