How Long After Purchasing a New Car Must It Be Licensed?
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From the day the temporary license plate becomes effective, you must drive the newly purchased car to the relevant department to complete the licensing process within 15 days. Below are the relevant details: 1. Materials required for vehicle licensing: Original copy of the purchase invoice registration form, original tax payment certificate, original copy of compulsory traffic insurance, original vehicle qualification certificate, original and photocopy of ID card (the photocopy should include the owner's mobile phone number). 2. Archival materials: Photocopy of the invoice, photocopy of the insurance policy, photocopy of the vehicle license, photocopy of the qualification certificate, photocopy of the registration certificate. 3. Official license plate: The use of temporary license plates for a new car must not exceed 15 days, and the owner should promptly apply to the vehicle management authority for an official license plate. If an official license plate is not obtained within 15 days, traffic police may decide to impound the vehicle and deduct 12 points from the driver's license.
I also experienced this issue when buying a new car. Actually, national regulations require that new cars must complete the official license plate registration within 15 days after delivery, otherwise there will be trouble. I remember last time I delayed for three weeks before handling it, and was stopped by traffic police and fined 200 yuan, plus had to temporarily supplement insurance, which was time-consuming and laborious. Generally, after buying a car, you need to bring the purchase invoice, ID card, and vehicle qualification certificate to the DMV to queue; if overdue, the insurance may be invalid, and you'll have to pay out of pocket in case of an accident. I suggest not waiting too long, getting it done within a week or two is safest. Procrastination is easy to forget and also affects your mood.
