Can I apply for a temporary license plate on Sunday?
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You cannot apply for a temporary license plate on Sunday. Vehicle management offices are closed on holidays: Vehicle management offices are not open on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. You can only go through the vehicle registration procedures during normal working hours from Monday to Friday. The vehicle registration process is as follows: After purchasing a motor vehicle, you must first pay for compulsory traffic insurance, which can be processed directly at the 4S store or by yourself at an insurance company. At the same time, the 4S store should provide a temporary license plate; take the compulsory insurance policy, purchase invoice, and motor vehicle factory certificate to the tax bureau to pay the vehicle purchase tax; take the purchase tax invoice, purchase invoice, factory certificate, compulsory insurance policy, and ID card, drive the vehicle to the vehicle management office, fill out the vehicle registration application form in the hall, and pay the registration fee; after the external inspection or online inspection is completed, return to the hall, go to the designated window to collect the motor vehicle registration certificate and motor vehicle driving license, and receive the annual inspection sticker, environmental protection qualification sticker, vehicle license plate, and anti-theft screws at the same time, and install the license plate.
I remember last time after buying a car, I was eager to get a temporary license plate. I rushed to the DMV early Sunday morning, only to find the gates locked tight. The security guard said they're only open Monday through Friday. Asked a few friends around me, and they all said it's a government office after all—Sunday is definitely a statutory rest day unless there's special overtime arrangements, but those opportunities are rare. Temporary license plates are just provisional documents used for new cars or transfers, allowing you to drive for a few days—pretty convenient. If you really go on a Sunday, chances are you'll make a wasted trip and might even waste time. I recommend going early Monday through Friday with your ID, car purchase invoice, and other required documents—usually it's done the same day. This way, you can avoid fines for driving without plates. Keep an eye on the DMV's official website; sometimes they post holiday adjustment notices—planning ahead saves hassle.
