Can a 4S store handle the residence permit?

[AsherRose]

4S stores can handle temporary residence permits. The following is a detailed introduction to residence permits: 1. According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations": Non-locals cannot register vehicles without a residence permit in the local area; the "Interim Regulations on Residence Permits" also state that without a local residence permit, you cannot apply for a local license plate, so in this case, the 4S store cannot help you get the license plate. 2. Requirements for residence permits: (1) Persons who have registered for residence in the place of residence for more than half a year and meet one of the conditions of having legal and stable employment, legal and stable residence, or continuous study. (2) Hold a local talent green card; be enrolled and study for more than half a year in a full-time primary school, secondary school, secondary or higher vocational school, or regular institution of higher education; live in hotels, inns, hostels, guesthouses, or other commercial accommodation service establishments and have registered for accommodation in accordance with relevant regulations for more than half a year. (3) If the floating population has paid social insurance for more than half a year, they can apply for a residence permit after registering for residence, without being restricted by the half-year residence registration requirement. (4) If the floating population lives in a house owned by themselves or their direct relatives with legal ownership for more than half a year, they can apply for a residence permit after registering for residence, without being restricted by the half-year residence registration requirement.

[Jeanette]

I remember when I was buying a car, I also thought about the residence permit issue. I asked several 4S stores, and the answers I got were all the same—they couldn't handle it. Essentially, a 4S store is just a place to sell and repair cars. It's already good if the sales consultant can help you with temporary license plates and insurance, but for things like residence permits that require government seals, you have to handle them in person. You need to bring your rental contract and ID card to the neighborhood office to fill out forms. In some cities, you also need six consecutive months of social security records. The most frustrating part is that requirements vary from community to community, so it's advisable to call the citizen hotline in advance to ask for the list of required documents. If a salesperson confidently claims they can handle the residence permit for you, you should be cautious, as forging documents can land you in legal trouble.

[BrooklynMarie]

Last year, a colleague had a mix-up at the 4S dealership where the salesperson boasted about handling the residence permit application, only to find out after picking up the car that it was all talk. Let me cut to the chase: legitimate 4S dealerships absolutely do not have this authority. Residence permits are documents issued by public security authorities, and 4S dealerships neither have the qualifications nor the system access to process them. If you're purchasing a car from out of town, you need to be especially careful. If the vehicle management office can't find your residence registration information during the license plate application, your new car will be left gathering dust in the parking lot. My advice is to sort out your residence permit before buying a car, or directly apply for a residence registration certificate as a temporary solution. If you're really in a hurry, the most a 4S dealership can do is connect you with a scalper, but the prices they charge are outrageously inflated—you're better off making a trip to the local police station yourself.

[FelicityAnn]

I often encounter out-of-town friends getting tricked by this. No matter how enthusiastic the 4S dealership is, they can't intervene with the residence permit—even the DMV has no control over it. If you really want to handle it, remember these three steps: first, register at the local community office for at least six months, then bring your labor contract and landlord's documents to the police station. There is a workaround though—using a residence registration receipt along with the car purchase contract can also get you a license plate. I heard some cities have opened online applications, with the "Zhejiang Service" APP able to mail it to your home in three days. But be sure to keep a close eye on the salesperson—don’t get fooled by so-called "processing fees." Last year, my relative wasted 2,000 RMB for nothing.