How long does it take to get the official license plate after the temporary one is issued?
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Generally, the validity period of a temporary license plate is one month, and the official license plate will also be successfully processed within one month. If the official license plate has not been processed after one month, you can apply for a temporary license plate again at the vehicle management office. Below is relevant information about temporary license plates: 1. Types: The validity period of a temporary license plate generally does not exceed thirty days. There are four types: temporary license plates for administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for cross-administrative jurisdictions, temporary license plates for testing purposes, and temporary license plates for special-type motor vehicles. 2. Placement: Two temporary license plates should be affixed simultaneously. One should be affixed to the upper right corner of the front windshield inside the vehicle in a position that does not obstruct the driver's view and should not be covered by the compulsory traffic insurance label. The other should be affixed to the upper left corner of the rear windshield inside the vehicle.
Last time I got my new car license plates, I received the official plates within two to three weeks after the temporary ones were issued. I handled it directly at the local DMV—as long as all the required documents were complete (ID, purchase invoice, insurance policy, etc.), the process was generally quick. During peak hours at the DMV, there can be long queues, and it might take a day or two for them to process the application. I recommend going early as soon as you get the temporary plates instead of waiting until the last few days. If you encounter a long holiday or system upgrades, delays could be longer—I’ve heard of cases where people waited over a month. Temporary plates are usually valid for 15 to 30 days, so it’s best to get the official ones within that timeframe. Otherwise, you’ll need to renew the temporary plates, which means extra trips and hassle. Also, be careful not to drive beyond the temporary plate’s expiration date—getting caught could result in fines. A friend of mine learned that the hard way. Overall, acting early saves both time and money.
