How long after buying a car can you get license plates?
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The maximum time limit is 90 days, because the temporary license plate for a motor vehicle can be used for up to 90 days. Before the temporary license plate expires, you can choose the license plate for the motor vehicle. It should be noted that the purchase tax must be paid within 60 days from the date of the car purchase invoice. More relevant information is as follows: 1. One-time issuance: The temporary license plate for a motor vehicle can be issued at one time. After purchasing the vehicle and buying compulsory traffic insurance, you can obtain the temporary license plate at the 4S store, vehicle management office, or traffic management department of the public security authority. You can get three temporary license plates at once. Before the temporary license plate expires, you must register the vehicle to use it normally. 2. Types of temporary license plates: There are four types of temporary license plates for motor vehicles. The first is the temporary license plate within the administrative region, the second is the temporary license plate across administrative regions, the third is the temporary license plate for testing purposes, and the fourth is the temporary license plate for special motor vehicles.
Getting a license plate after buying a car can usually be done immediately. Last year when I bought a new car, the 4S dealership directly issued me a temporary license plate, allowing me to drive it home the same day. The formal license plate takes a few days to process at the vehicle management office, usually completed in about two or three days, as it requires preparing documents like the vehicle certification, invoice, and ID card copies. Temporary plates have a short validity period, so don’t delay too long. Remember to register at the vehicle management office right after buying the car, otherwise you might get fined on the road. Going on a weekday saves the most time, with shorter queues. The process is straightforward—just prepare the required documents, so don’t worry about delays.
