How long does it take to get a license plate now?
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After selecting the number and paying the fee, you can wait to receive the license plate, which usually takes three to five working days. The process is as follows: 1. Vehicle Certificate: The vehicle certificate is very important and is one of the necessary documents for vehicle registration. 2. Keep the triplicate purchase invoice: After purchasing the car, the 4S store will issue a triplicate purchase invoice, which must be kept for use in subsequent procedures such as registration. 3. Pay the vehicle purchase tax: After purchasing the vehicle, you should pay the vehicle purchase tax as soon as possible, usually at the nearest vehicle management office. After successfully paying the vehicle purchase tax, you will receive the original and duplicate tax certificates. 4. Prepare various documents: Prepare the original and photocopy of your ID card in advance; non-local residents need to provide the original and photocopy of their temporary residence permit. 5. Register and inspect the vehicle at the vehicle management office: After completing the necessary procedures, you can go to the vehicle management office to apply for a license plate. First, a specialized traffic police officer will inspect the vehicle, mainly checking the vehicle identification code, vehicle appearance, and warning triangle plate, which should be prepared in advance. 6. Choose the vehicle license plate number: Generally, there are two methods for selecting a number: self-selection and random selection.
I just got my new car licensed last month, and the whole process went fairly smoothly. After purchasing the car, I first went to the dealership to pay the purchase tax and compulsory traffic insurance, which took about an hour. Then, I made an appointment for the vehicle inspection at the DMV, where the long queue made me wait half a day. After the inspection, I registered the car and waited for the license plate to be made. Usually, you can get a temporary plate on the same day, while the official plate is mailed to you. In total, if everything goes smoothly, it takes one to two days to complete. If there are hiccups like missing documents or system failures, it might drag on for three to five days. I recommend preparing copies of your ID, vehicle certificate, and invoice in advance, avoiding weekend peak hours, and making an early appointment. Nowadays, many places have digitized the process, making it faster than before, but the exact time still depends on the efficiency of the local DMV and the number of people.
