How long does it take to get the license plate after successfully selecting a new car number?
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After the selected license plate number is confirmed by the vehicle management office, it generally takes about 5 working days to get the license plate. Below are the methods for displaying temporary license plates on a car: 1. One plate: A single temporary license plate should be affixed to the lower left or right corner of the front windshield, where it does not obstruct the driver's view. 2. Two plates: If there are two temporary license plates, one should be affixed to the front windshield, and the other should be placed on the lower left corner of the rear windshield inside the car. If there is no space on the rear windshield, the second temporary license plate should still be carried in the vehicle. Below is some extended information on the topic: 1. Traffic regulations: Car owners should note that temporary license plates are subject to the same traffic laws as regular license plates. Therefore, do not assume that temporary plates allow reckless behavior or that they are too small to be captured by cameras—high-definition cameras can clearly record temporary license plates. 2. Types of temporary plates: There are two types of temporary plates—one with a sky-blue background, black characters, and black borders, which is only valid for driving within the city (local temporary plates), and another with a brown-yellow background, black characters, and black borders, which allows for intercity travel (non-local temporary plates).
I just helped my cousin with the new car plate selection last week, and we went to the DMV on the same day after successfully choosing the plate number. Since the purchase tax had been paid in advance and the car had been inspected, we queued up at 9 a.m. and had the license plate installed by 3 p.m. However, a colleague who bought a car in a neighboring city had to wait three days after plate selection to get the license plate, as they were produced in batches there. So, the time it takes really depends on the local DMV's arrangements—some can get it done the same day, while others may take up to a week. I suggest you clarify the process before selecting a plate number, pay the tax and get the car inspected early, and have all the documents ready. If you use an agent, it might take an extra two days, but if you handle the process yourself, it can be resolved within 24 hours at the fastest, and no longer than seven working days at most.
Getting your license plate after selecting a number for your new car actually depends on several conditions. If you've prepaid the purchase tax, your insurance is active, and the vehicle inspection is passed, heading straight to the DMV after number selection can usually get you the plate the same day. However, during peak times with long queues, you might have to wait an extra day. Successful confirmation in the number selection system is just the beginning; you'll then need to queue for plate production and installation. There are significant regional differences—urban service points are generally faster, with morning applications yielding plates by afternoon, while more remote areas might take until the next day. Mailed plates are even slower, taking three to five days for delivery. So to be safe, allowing two to three days is more reasonable.
