How Many Days Does It Take to License a New Car?
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If the owner of a new car is in a hurry to complete the licensing process, it can be done in one day. Otherwise, it usually takes about 2 working days. The process of licensing a new car includes purchasing insurance, paying the purchase tax, vehicle inspection, and selecting a license plate number. Purchasing insurance can be done simultaneously with the car purchase. Paying the purchase tax generally takes half a day, while vehicle inspection and selecting a license plate number also take about half a day. Below is the process for licensing a new car: 1. Licensing Time: Avoid peak periods for new car licensing. The normal working hours of the vehicle management office are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The busiest day of the week is Monday, while Thursday and Friday are the least crowded. 2. Licensing Location: Going to an extension point of the vehicle management department can save time and effort. 3. Licensing Procedures: Before licensing, the new car must have the purchase tax and compulsory insurance policy paid. Only then can the new car registration proceed.
Last time I helped a friend pick up a new car, the license plate registration process was actually quite flexible. If you go to the DMV for vehicle inspection and number selection on the same day, you might be lucky enough to get the metal plates directly, while temporary plates can last up to half a month at most. However, the actual time required depends on the situation. For example, queuing takes longer when the DMV is crowded, and missing documents like the environmental checklist or purchase invoice might require multiple trips. If the 4S dealership handles it for you, they're familiar with the process and can get it done faster, usually within three to four days, whereas doing it yourself might take two or three extra days. By the way, remember to pay the purchase tax and get compulsory traffic insurance in advance—without these two steps, you won't even pass the vehicle inspection. In short, don’t delay too long, as insurance claims can be troublesome without official plates.
