Is a lottery required to buy a car in Xi'an?
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Xi'an does not require a lottery to buy a car. As Xi'an is not a first-tier city, the urban traffic pressure is not particularly high, so there are no lottery regulations. Below is the relevant information about vehicle registration in Xi'an: Selection method: Registered internet users in Xi'an can pre-select vehicle license plates through the Shaanxi Provincial Comprehensive Traffic Safety Service Management Platform. After logging in, follow the relevant prompts to complete the selection. Required documents: Identity proof of the vehicle owner; vehicle purchase invoice; vehicle manufacturing qualification certificate or import certificate for imported vehicles; for used cars, the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" is required.
Recently, I accompanied a friend to look at cars in Xi'an and specifically researched the local car purchase policies. Currently, Xi'an does not require a license plate lottery for car purchases, which is different from cities like Beijing and Shanghai. For fuel-powered vehicles, you can directly register at the vehicle management office, while new energy vehicles can enjoy a green channel. However, it's important to note that non-local residents need to provide a residence permit to register a car in Xi'an, so this should be prepared in advance. With the increasing number of vehicles in the city, traffic congestion during peak hours is getting worse. Although there's no license plate lottery now, it's hard to say whether the policy will change in the future. I recommend friends who are planning to buy a car to act sooner rather than later, as the license plate processing speed is still quite fast now.
