Does the owner need to be present for car registration?
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Car registration does not require the owner to be present; it can be delegated to someone else. Materials required for new car registration: ID card, vehicle certificate of conformity, vehicle parameter sheet, second and fourth copies of the car invoice, car purchase tax, car insurance policy, purchase invoice, vehicle certificate of conformity, ID card or organization code certificate and copies of the invoice issuer, compulsory insurance policy, tax payment certificate, and temporary residence permit for non-locals. New car registration process: After preparing the materials, go to the vehicle management office to submit the documents, sign as the owner, have the vehicle inspected and confirmed by the traffic police, choose the license plate number, receive the receipt, install and take photos of the fixed license plate, and collect the vehicle license and registration certificate.
I've actually experienced this issue twice and did a lot of research when buying a car. Generally speaking, license plate registration can be handled by an agent, but all required documents must be complete. You'll need to bring the original ID card of the vehicle owner, a power of attorney, and the agent should also bring their own ID card, along with the complete set of documents including the car purchase invoice and certificate of conformity. Last time when I was on a business trip, I had a friend handle it for me, but the DMV required verification of the original signed power of attorney on the spot, and we almost got rejected due to incorrect formatting. My personal suggestion is that it's best to go yourself - processes like vehicle inspection and number plate selection are more reliable when done personally. Nowadays many DMVs offer appointment services, and the whole process can be completed in about two hours. If you really don't have time, don't push yourself - finding a trustworthy relative or friend to handle it is the most worry-free option.
