How many days does it take to license a motor vehicle?
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Generally, for motor vehicle licensing, if you choose the on-site number selection method, you can receive the license plate on the same day after completing the procedures. If you opt for self-selected numbering or online number selection, it normally takes about 7-15 working days to make the license plate before notifying the owner to collect it. Before licensing a motor vehicle, pay attention to the following four points: 1. Determine the city for license plate processing before paying the purchase tax: According to regulations, the vehicle purchase tax should be paid at the vehicle's registered location. If you choose a local license plate, the purchase tax must be paid locally; if you choose an out-of-town license plate, the purchase tax must be paid out of town. 2. Parallel imported vehicles must have all relevant certificates when licensing: Parallel imported vehicles require numerous materials for licensing, such as the imported vehicle inspection form, vehicle information sheet, cargo import certificate, vehicle conformity certificate, invoice, etc.
Last year, I helped a friend with the vehicle registration process, which took two days in total and went relatively smoothly. On the first morning, we went to the DMV with the car purchase invoice, ID card, and compulsory insurance policy. The vehicle inspection queue took over two hours due to the crowd, which was quite time-consuming. In the afternoon, we paid the taxes and selected the license plate number in another queue. On the second day, we received a notification to pick up the license plate, and although there was a bit of a wait, the overall experience was acceptable. I recommend checking the required documents online in advance—missing even one item can delay the process. If you need the car urgently, it's best to allocate around two days; don’t expect to get it done in a single day.
