How to Get License Plates Without Temporary Plates?
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Without temporary plates, you can apply for a vehicle movement permit and then proceed to complete the license plate registration as soon as possible. The process for registering a new vehicle is as follows: 1. Pay the purchase tax, obtain new car insurance, and undergo criminal investigation testing; 2. Complete procedures at the inspection station: non-exempt vehicles undergo line inspection, payment, form filling, engraving and photographing, data collection, and receiving license plate materials; 3. Vehicle management office: submit documents, owner signs, police inspect and confirm the vehicle, select a license plate number, receive a receipt, install and photograph the fixed license plate, and receive the vehicle registration certificate and license. Temporary license plates are paper motor vehicle license plates that allow temporary road use, issued by the vehicle management department before the new vehicle is officially registered. During use, they are subject to traffic laws just like regular license plates, and any traffic violations will result in penalties.
I also encountered this situation when buying a car. Actually, driving to the DMV without a temporary license plate is absolutely not allowed. You could be stopped by the police and fined, or even get points deducted in more serious cases. So the safest way is to arrange for a tow truck. Like me, I directly called a professional towing company, spending just a hundred or two to safely tow the car there. Remember to prepare the necessary documents in advance, such as the car purchase invoice, ID card, and insurance policy, and then complete the license plate registration at the DMV. Additionally, many 4S dealerships help with temporary license plates when you buy a car. If you didn’t get one, contact them immediately to arrange for a replacement. This isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s also for your own and others’ safety. Don’t risk driving to save a little money, as insurance won’t cover you in case of an accident. In short, it’s better to spend a little extra time than to break the rules.
