How Long Does It Take to Get License Plates After Vehicle Inspection?
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Generally, it takes 5-7 days to receive the license plates after the vehicle inspection. The specific details are as follows: Typically, after completing the inspection, the vehicle owner can proceed to the new vehicle service hall to handle the relevant license plate registration procedures. The exact time required depends on the region and the volume of applicants. In some regions with high efficiency and fewer applicants, license plates can be obtained on the same day, as the production of license plates only takes about half an hour. However, for vehicle management offices with a high volume of applicants or lower efficiency, it may take 5-7 working days to receive the license plates. Relevant information is as follows: Normally, after completing the license plate registration procedures at the vehicle management office, the vehicle registration certificate information can usually be queried the next day, as the vehicle registration certificate is typically issued together with the license plates. Although theoretically, the vehicle registration certificate can only be processed after the license plates are installed (since it requires a photo of the vehicle with the license plates), in today's era of big data, vehicle management office staff often use photo editing to superimpose the license plates onto the vehicle photo to allow users to drive their new vehicles legally and conveniently as soon as possible.
The time to get license plates after vehicle inspection is usually short, but it depends on the situation. I remember once after inspection at the DMV, I queued to submit documents for new plates and was told to wait one or two days. Surprisingly, I received a text that afternoon to collect them, taking less than 24 hours total. This mainly depends on local DMV efficiency and processing speed. During peak periods or with incomplete documents—like missing ID proofs or vehicle photos—it might extend to three-four days or even a week. Also, cities vary greatly: megacities like Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou handle faster (1-2 days) due to higher throughput, while smaller towns may need more time. Tip: Prepare all files post-inspection, visit early on weekdays avoiding Friday rushes. Note that plate production takes time; many areas now support home delivery for convenience. If waiting too long, call to follow up or check progress via apps—don’t just wait anxiously.
