Can someone else handle the temporary license plate application for me?
2 Answers
Temporary license plates can be applied for by a proxy. Below is relevant information about temporary license plates: Meaning of temporary license plates: Temporary license plates are a type of certification document that vehicle owners need to obtain during special periods before they can drive on the road. Conditions for applying for temporary license plates: When transferring vehicle registration, if the official license plates have already been surrendered, temporary license plates must be applied for at the local vehicle management office. When driving a vehicle from the place of purchase to the place of use, a temporary license plate must be applied for at the vehicle management office in the place of purchase. For new vehicles that have not obtained official license plates in the local area but need to be driven to another location for modifications, a temporary license plate must be applied for locally. After modifications are completed, a temporary license plate must be applied for at the local office to drive back to the original area.
Last month, I just bought a new car, and the 4S store salesperson asked me to handle the temporary license plate myself, saying I could also find someone to do it for me. Not wanting the hassle, I found a broker and paid 300 yuan for the service fee plus material costs. It was indeed hassle-free—they took my ID copy, car purchase invoice, and compulsory insurance policy to the DMV to queue up, and got it the same day. But later, I found a pitfall—the broker actually got the vehicle engine number wrong on the temporary plate! Luckily, I wasn’t checked by the traffic police. My advice is, when using a代办 service, always double-check all the information for accuracy, and it’s best to choose a正规 car service company. Don’t be like me, opting for a cheap roadside broker. Temporary plates are valid for up to 30 days, so make sure to replace them with official plates before they expire—never let them overstay.