How to Apply for Motor Vehicle Registration?
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To apply for motor vehicle registration, you need to fill out the "Motor Vehicle Registration Application Form" and the "Unified Invoice for Motor Vehicle Sales". For domestically produced vehicles, provide the vehicle factory certificate; for imported vehicles, provide the import certificate, and provide the tax payment certificate or tax exemption certificate for vehicle purchase tax. Also, provide the identity proof of the motor vehicle owner. The following is the registration process: 1. Fill out the "Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Cancellation/Transfer Application Form" at the guidance counter with the required documents; 2. Pay the certification fee; 3. Apply for vehicle inspection at the inspection station; 4. Take a number at the number calling area and wait in the waiting area for your number to be called; 5. After your number is called, go to the designated window to complete the registration procedures and receive the registration certificate, vehicle license, and inspection qualification mark.
I just bought a car last year and found the registration process at the DMV quite smooth. You need to bring the original and photocopy of your ID, the car purchase invoice, the vehicle certificate of conformity, the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and some pre-taken photos of the vehicle. After driving to the DMV, the staff will ask you to fill out a simple form, then an inspector will check the car's exterior and engine number to ensure all information matches. If everything is fine, you proceed to the payment window to pay fees including the license plate fee and processing fee, usually a few hundred yuan. After a short wait, you'll receive a temporary driving permit and temporary license plate, with the official plates mailed to your home in a few days. The whole process takes about two hours, and having all the documents ready is key. Don’t forget to check the DMV’s business hours online beforehand to avoid a wasted trip. New cars must be registered within one month; delaying it may result in a fine.
