How many copies of the vehicle frame number imprint are required for new car registration?
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New car registration requires 2 copies of the vehicle frame number imprint. Meaning of the vehicle frame number: The vehicle frame number, also known as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), is a unique code composed of seventeen letters and numbers that represents various vehicle information. Due to its uniqueness and ability to indicate details such as manufacturer, production location, production year, engine and chassis serial numbers, it is often referred to as the vehicle's ID card. Location of the vehicle frame number: The vehicle frame number can be found in three locations: the vehicle's production nameplate, on the inner side of the front windshield near the driver's seat, and in the engine compartment.
As a guy who's been around the repair shop for several years, I think for new car registration, you usually only need one rubbing of the VIN. This VIN is like the car's ID card, found in the engine bay or the corner of the windshield. The rubbing is made by pressing special paper lightly onto that metal code to get a clear copy. In practice, one clear rubbing is enough for the DMV to enter into the system, unless some places specifically require two. But most of the time, one is fine—the key is that it's readable and not blurry. Otherwise, if they send it back for a redo, it's just more hassle. So I suggest going to a professional shop and letting a technician handle it to get it done right the first time. I've seen people try to do it themselves and mess it up, wasting time instead. New car owners just need to prepare in advance; it's no big deal.
As a regular car owner who just licensed a new car last year, I also asked this question. The answer is usually only one vehicle identification number (VIN) rubbing is needed. When I picked up the car at the 4S dealership, they helped make a clean rubbing which I directly submitted at the DMV. The whole process was quick - one clear rubbing is sufficient, no need to worry about multiple copies. But some people get an extra rubbing as backup in case of loss or rejection. The VIN location is typically at the base of the windshield or under the hood, just apply gentle pressure at the right spot. It was tricky when I tried doing it myself the first time, so later I wisely went to a repair shop beforehand to get it done for a small fee. Remember to prepare all materials in advance to avoid last-minute hassles on site.
