How many days does it usually take to get a motor vehicle license plate?
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After selecting the license plate number and completing the payment, we only need to wait three to five working days to receive the plate. The time it takes to get the license plate is closely related to the vehicle management office. If they are slow in production or it's the peak season, the time to receive the plate will be extended. However, according to national regulations, the plate must be produced within fifteen working days, and it may take longer during holidays. It is normal for the plate to take a long time to be delivered to us, so there's no need to worry too much. Just wait patiently, and make sure to properly display the temporary license plate before the official one arrives.
When I went to get my license plate, I specifically asked a friend at the DMV. Nowadays, new license plates are basically not issued on the spot. If you choose on-site production, you'll have to wait 1-2 hours, but many cities don't offer this service. Choosing mail delivery is more common—the DMV produces the plate and sends it via EMS, claiming it arrives in 3 days, but in reality, you need to account for weekends and logistics time. I once waited 5 days to get mine. During this period, pay attention to the validity of your temporary plate—it's best not to exceed 15 days. I recommend asking the counter about the specific timeline right after completing the procedures, as processing times vary significantly by region. Last week, my neighbor in the suburbs got theirs two days faster than in the city. If you don't receive it on time, it's best to call 12123 to follow up—there might be an address error or a system oversight.
