
Vehicle file mailing takes about 1 week at the slowest. Precautions for vehicle annual inspection are as follows: 1. Keep the vehicle clean and tidy: To leave a good first impression on the inspector, it is recommended to wash the car before the inspection to give it a fresh look. Minor scratches on the car will also be less noticeable, making it easier to pass the inspection. 2. Handle vehicle violations: Before the inspection, ensure all vehicle violations have been dealt with; otherwise, it will affect the inspection progress. Not only will the annual inspection fail to be completed, but the owner will also have to spend time queuing at the traffic police station to handle the violations. It is advisable to check for any violations before the inspection. 3. Prepare relevant materials: Before the inspection, prepare the necessary materials in advance, including the handler's ID card, the valid compulsory traffic policy for the car (a copy, original, electronic policy, or transcript with the insurance company's red seal within the validity period is acceptable; the compulsory insurance must include the vehicle and vessel tax), and the vehicle's driving license.

When I bought a car before and went through the transfer process, the longest I waited for the documents to be mailed was 22 days. The DMV said it would take 7 to 15 working days, but at that time, they were upgrading their system, so the review process was particularly slow. After getting the tracking number, I checked the logistics and found that the actual shipping time was only four or five days—the main delay was in the DMV's internal process. I recommend avoiding the end of the month or quarter when handling such procedures, as it's the peak period for transactions. If the documents haven’t arrived after 20 days, remember to call 12123 to follow up. A friend of mine had their documents sent to the wrong address, and they had to wait another two weeks for the reissue.

I have a car that underwent cross-province ownership transfer, and the mailing of the files took a full 19 days. The vehicle office counter said it normally takes within 10 days, but the postal service was delayed by three or four days due to heavy rain. What's more troublesome is that the receiving vehicle management office had a system failure, causing a backlog of files that piled up for seven or eight days without being entered. There's really no fixed duration for this mailing process—it's usually faster within the same province, but for cross-province transfers, it's advisable to mentally prepare for up to 15 days. The key is to keep the tracking number safe and proactively contact the receiving vehicle management office to confirm file storage once you see the delivery is signed for.

Last month, I helped my cousin with the vehicle transfer-out process, and it took 20 days to receive the files. The DMV said the mailing part only takes 3-4 days, with most delays occurring during the initial and secondary reviews. The backlog was caused by reviewers taking leave, and rejected files had to re-enter the queue. Normally, files are mailed out within 7 days, but the slowest case I've seen took 30 days. It's advisable to choose EMS over regular mail—though it costs tens more, you can track the logistics. Some cities now allow online transmission of electronic files, eliminating mailing delays, so it's worth checking local updates first.

I often deal with file mailing in transactions, and the slowest record was 25 days. That time coincided with the vehicle management office launching a new system, requiring re-verification of all paper files. The normal process is 7 days for document issuance plus 3 days for transportation. During special periods, it's advisable to prepare for a 20-day wait. It's best to leave two contact numbers. I once encountered an embarrassing situation where the recipient's phone was out of service, leading to the return and reshipment of the documents. To expedite the process, it's more efficient to go directly to the vehicle management office lobby than to call.

Recently, I handled a cross-region vehicle transfer, and the file only arrived on the 18th day. The DMV stipulates a 15-working-day processing period, but holidays caused an actual delay. The biggest issue during the mailing stage was the wrong address—I once wrote the wrong house number, which delayed things by 5 days. The key is to look at the mailing timestamp, not the acceptance date: if the review is fast, the document can be issued in 3 days, but a slow review can take up to 10 days. It’s advisable to get the mailing receipt immediately after completing the procedure; if it exceeds 15 days, you can use this as evidence for your rights.


