How long does it take to get the license plate after selecting the number?
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Generally, the license plate can be produced within fifteen business days, and the vehicle owner can collect it independently. The license plate must be installed by the owner. During this period, temporary license plates will be issued by the authorities. Once the temporary license plates are received, the previous ones become invalid, and the temporary plates should be replaced with the official ones. The vehicle must display the official license plate within three months after purchase, and temporary plates can be used before that. More relevant information is as follows: Documents required for plate issuance: ID card, vehicle qualification certificate, vehicle parameter sheet, second and fourth copies of the vehicle invoice, vehicle purchase tax receipt, vehicle insurance policy, vehicle qualification certificate, ID card or organization code certificate and copy for issuing the receipt, insurance policy. Foreigners must submit a temporary residence certificate. Procedures for obtaining the license plate: Pay the vehicle purchase tax, submit documents (copy of the invoice, ID card or organization code certificate, copy of the vehicle qualification certificate, first copy of the purchase form, and tax payment slip). The first series of the receipt and the original vehicle qualification certificate must be brought. Obtain the registration application form and external inspection form.
Last time I bought a car and selected the license plate number, I received the plate in just three or four days. The whole process was super fast because when I chose the number at the DMV in the big city, the staff said the standard process takes 1-3 days to make the plate, followed by 1-2 days for postal delivery to your home. I selected the number online, and it showed as 'processing' the next day, with a shipping notification on the third day. The key is to double-check your personal information when selecting the number—mistakes in name or address can delay the process. There are big regional differences; in suburban areas or during holidays, you might wait up to a week. I recommend downloading the DMV app after selecting your number to track the status. Just input your selection record to see real-time updates. Once you get the plate, put it on your car immediately—don’t slack off, or you might get fined for non-compliance, which isn’t worth it. During peak periods like year-end when many people buy cars, the system might be crowded, adding a few extra days. Being less picky about a 'cool' number can save time.
