How long does a motorcycle invoice remain valid for registration?
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New vehicles must be registered within one month from the date of invoice issuance and cannot be driven on the road without license plates. Temporary license plates can be applied for. Below are the detailed regulations: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Article 8 stipulates: The state implements a registration system for motor vehicles. Motor vehicles can only be driven on the road after being registered with the traffic management department of the public security authority. Motor vehicles that have not yet been registered but require temporary road use must obtain temporary permits. Article 11 stipulates: When driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle must display license plates, inspection qualification marks, and insurance marks, and carry the vehicle registration certificate. Failure to meet these conditions prohibits road use. Registration requirements: Registration must be completed at the vehicle management office, requiring the new vehicle's certificate of conformity, invoice, the vehicle itself, and payment of the vehicle purchase tax.
The validity period of a motorcycle invoice is usually calculated from the date of purchase, and it's best to handle the registration within approximately 30 days. Last year, I bought a motorcycle and went to the vehicle management office on the same day the invoice was issued. However, due to queuing delays, I couldn't complete the registration within a week. When I went back after 35 days, I was refused because the invoice had expired and was deemed invalid. The vehicle management office explained that this rule is in place to prevent malicious hoarding of vehicles or fraudulent transactions. Looking back now, to avoid such trouble, it's best to schedule a registration appointment immediately after purchasing the motorcycle and not delay. What should you do if the invoice expires? You'll need to contact the seller to reissue or update the invoice, which will take extra time and cost, and sometimes require providing proof of purchase. In short, the invoice is like a temporary ID—handling matters within its validity period ensures smooth processing; otherwise, you're just creating unnecessary hassle for yourself.
