Does the owner need to go in person to apply for a temporary license plate?
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Applying for a temporary license plate does not require the owner to go in person; it can be done by a proxy. When collecting the temporary license plate, the following documents must be submitted as required: the "Temporary Vehicle Registration Form" must be filled out, along with the identity proofs of the vehicle owner and the proxy, the vehicle's origin certificate, the whole vehicle factory certificate for domestically produced vehicles, the import certificate for imported vehicles, and the vehicle identification code (frame number) and engine number imprint. Relevant information about temporary license plates is as follows: 1. Introduction: A temporary license plate is a paper motor vehicle license that permits temporary road use, also known as a temporary driving license plate. It is a temporary vehicle driving certificate issued by the vehicle management department of the public security bureau before the new vehicle is officially registered. 2. Classification: The validity period of a temporary license plate generally does not exceed thirty days. There are four types: temporary license plates for administrative districts, temporary license plates for cross-administrative districts, temporary license plates for testing purposes, and temporary license plates for special-type motor vehicles.
I just helped a friend apply for a temporary license plate last week, and the vehicle owner didn't need to be present at all. Just bring the original ID card of the owner, the car purchase invoice, the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and your own ID card to the DMV window, and you can get it done. However, regulations vary slightly by region. For example, when my neighbor in Hebei asked someone to handle it for them, they were also required to provide a power of attorney from the vehicle owner. I recommend calling the local DMV in advance to ask about specific requirements to avoid a wasted trip. Actually, many 4S shops can also help with temporary license plates now. It's quite convenient to let the salesperson handle it directly when buying a car, especially when you're too busy with work to spare the time.
