How to Apply for Temporary License Plates for Cars?
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Method for applying temporary license plates for cars: The applicant needs to bring a letter of introduction from the unit, proof of vehicle origin, certificate of compliance, and other relevant documents to the vehicle management office for processing. During the application, the applicant should specify the starting and ending locations of the vehicle's travel and the duration of using the temporary license plate. After the management personnel review the documents and inspect the vehicle, they will issue a temporary license plate, indicating the validity period and the starting and ending locations. The paper motor vehicle license plate that permits temporary road use is called a temporary driving license plate. It is a temporary vehicle travel certificate issued by the public security vehicle management department before the new vehicle is officially registered. New vehicles must not use temporary license plates for more than 15 days, and the owner should promptly apply to the vehicle management authority for the use of official license plates.
I just helped my cousin get temporary license plates last week, let me share my experience. Before going to the DMV, it's best to prepare the original ID card, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and vehicle certification documents. Remember to bring the fourth copy of the car purchase invoice, which is the registration copy. For new cars, 4S stores can usually handle it as an agent - paying a small service fee saves trouble. If doing it yourself, go to the DMV service hall, fill out a temporary plate application form, and pay a 10 yuan processing fee to get it done. The yellow temporary plate with black characters must be properly affixed to the front and rear windshields as required. Local temporary plates are valid for 15 days, while inter-provincial travel requires national temporary plates. Recently it's been hot with long queues, so I suggest avoiding the lunch break rush hours. Oh, and remember to renew temporary plates before expiration - traffic police will impound vehicles with expired temporary plates.
