Can Vehicle Management Offices Issue License Plates on Sundays?
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Vehicle Management Offices cannot issue license plates on Sundays. These offices are closed on weekends and public holidays. To apply for a license plate, you must visit during regular working hours from Monday to Friday (typically 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM). Additional information is as follows: 1. Required Documents for License Plate Registration: Original and photocopy of ID card (if applying on behalf of someone else, both your ID and the applicant's ID are required); original and photocopy of the invoice; original and photocopy of the vehicle qualification certificate; original and photocopy of the compulsory insurance policy (the copy will be retained); tax payment certificate (the copy will be retained). 2. License Plate Registration Process at Vehicle Management Offices: Take photos, make imprints, pass inspection lines, undergo criminal investigation checks, vehicle inspection, obtain the vehicle license and motor vehicle registration certificate, pay vehicle and vessel tax, install the license plate, and receive the green environmental protection label.
It depends on the specific situation in your local area. Last month, I just helped a friend with new car registration and found that some DMV offices open for half a day on Saturdays, but they're basically closed on Sundays. A few pilot cities have implemented weekend convenience services, but you need to make an appointment in advance on the Traffic Management 12123 APP, otherwise you'll definitely hit a closed door if you go directly. I suggest you take time to go from Monday to Friday for the most reliable option. If you only have time on weekends, it's more reliable to call the local DMV's main line three days in advance to clarify the duty arrangements. Going there on a whim might waste half a day's gas money. Nowadays, DMVs all have official public accounts where they publish holiday duty notices.
My years of experience with vehicle annual inspections have taught me that vehicle management offices are generally closed on Sundays. A while ago, my neighbor bought a new car and specifically chose Sunday to register it, only to find the doors shut. Later, I helped him check the city's vehicle management office announcements and discovered that their systems undergo maintenance and upgrades during statutory holidays and weekends, suspending all counter services. However, it's worth noting that during the pandemic, many places introduced staggered weekend services. Although normal scheduling has resumed now, some cities have retained this convenience measure. To be safe, I recommend using Amap to search for the vehicle management office—the page displays specific business hours, including arrangements for the Spring Festival holidays.
Based on the traffic management policies I'm aware of, vehicle management offices at the prefecture level generally don't operate on Sundays. Last year when my cousin bought a car in Hangzhou, he happened to encounter their pilot Sunday license plate registration service, but it was only available at three main urban district locations on a rotating basis. If you've just picked up your car and are in a hurry to get it registered, it might be better to wait until Monday morning to queue up for a number. The temporary license plate is valid for up to 15 days, so there's no need to take a chance on a weekend. Following the local traffic police's Weibo account would be more convenient, as they always post weekend duty announcements in advance.
