Can new car registration be handled by an agent?
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New car registration can indeed be handled by an agent. Below are the relevant details: Requirements: The agent needs to bring the vehicle certificate, purchase invoice, insurance policy, original and duplicate copies of the vehicle purchase tax, as well as the IDs of both the agent and the car owner to the vehicle management office for registration. Additional Notes: After purchasing a car from a 4S dealership, the dealership will provide the car owner with the vehicle certificate and a triplicate purchase invoice. The owner must then pay the vehicle purchase tax at the vehicle management office to obtain the original and duplicate tax copies. Finally, the owner should bring the insurance policy and ID to the vehicle management office to complete the registration process. If an agent is handling the registration, they must also bring their own ID and a power of attorney for registration. However, some local vehicle management offices may require that the agent be a qualified intermediary to handle such procedures.
I recently helped a relative with the new car registration process and found it quite convenient. Nowadays, most 4S dealerships offer this service at a reasonable fee, typically ranging from 500 to 1000 yuan. The advantage of using an agent is the hassle-free experience – DMV queues are long, procedures are tedious, and doing it yourself would take at least half a day. The agency knows the process well and can handle insurance, tax payment, and license plate application in one go. The downside is the small additional cost, but time is money after all. For first-time car buyers, I recommend choosing an agent, especially when busy with work, to avoid delays caused by incorrect paperwork. Just remember to verify the agent's credentials to prevent fraud risks. You can even track progress via mobile phone once the process starts. Finally, just show up to sign when collecting the plates – the whole process is effortlessly handled.
