Does the owner need to be present for license plate registration at a 4S shop?
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It is not mandatory for the owner to handle the registration in person. It can be done by a proxy or delegated to the car dealer, but the owner must sign the registration form. The new car needs to be driven to the registration site. If a proxy is handling the registration, they must also submit the original and a copy of their ID, and sign the "Motor Vehicle Registration/Transfer Application Form" together with the vehicle owner. Additional information: Vehicle Registration Introduction: 1. The vehicle owner should fill out the "Motor Vehicle Registration Application Form," submit the required documents, and apply for registration and vehicle inspection at the vehicle management office located in the owner's residential area. 2. The vehicle owner should fill out the "Motor Vehicle Registration Application Form," submit the required documents, and apply for registration and vehicle inspection at the vehicle management office located in the owner's residential area. 3. Required documents for domestic vehicle registration include the Motor Vehicle Registration Form and Data Collection Form, proof of ownership (company certificate or original and copy of resident ID card and household registration book), vehicle inspection form, computer search receipt for stolen or robbed vehicles, and for public small passenger vehicles, a quota certificate is required.
Last month when I bought a car, I had the dealership handle the license plate registration for me, so I didn’t have to run around myself. I just handed over my ID card and the purchase documents to the 4S store, and they arranged for a dedicated person to handle the procedures at the DMV. However, some DMVs now have stricter requirements due to new policies that mandate the car owner must be present during the vehicle inspection to verify identity and vehicle information. In such cases, the owner still has to show up. Overall, using an agent can save a lot of hassle, but it’s important to clarify local regulations and service fees in advance. For my case, I paid an 800-yuan service fee, and it took three days to complete. If I had gone to the DMV myself and queued up, it would’ve probably taken a whole day.
