Is the engine and chassis number rubbing done by oneself or the DMV?

[CadenAnn]

The DMV. Generally, the salesperson at the 4S dealership will help prepare all the necessary documents for license plate registration. You just need to take all the documents provided by the 4S dealership to the DMV to get your license plate. Rubbing refers to the process of copying the stamped numbers on the car's engine and chassis frame. Definition: The engine and chassis frame of a car have numbers stamped with steel seals, similar to the serial number on a bicycle. These numbers are registered at the time of manufacture, mainly to facilitate tracking in case of theft and to prevent unauthorized modifications to the engine or body. During vehicle inspections, the vehicle management department (Vehicle Division) requires the numbers to be rubbed onto paper with a pencil for record-keeping. Rubbing depends on: Rubbing depends on the cylinder bore and piston stroke. Engine displacement is a very important engine parameter, more representative of engine size than cylinder bore and number of cylinders. Many engine indicators are closely related to displacement. Generally, the larger the displacement, the greater the engine's output power.

[LeWalker]

As a new car owner, when I first went to the DMV for license plate registration, I wondered if I could do it myself, only to find out it was all handled by the staff. They used professional tools to imprint the VIN number on the hood, a process that was both accurate and quick, saving me a lot of trouble. I had thought about trying it myself, but I heard it requires special imprint paper and skills. If the location is wrong or the imprint is blurry, the registration might be invalid, and the DMV could ask you to redo it. Now, for every annual inspection, I make an appointment in advance, and the imprinting part is done in just two minutes. There's really no need to do it myself—it would only waste time. I think it's better to leave it to the professionals rather than take the risk. It's safer, more efficient, and I can even learn more about vehicle maintenance in the process.

[SavannahFitz]

As a seasoned driver with over two decades of experience, I've always left the VIN stamping to the DMV. Their staff are quick and efficient—no dilly-dallying. Trying it myself would likely end in scratched paint or crooked imprints. I remember attempting it years ago with cigarette pack paper, only to have it rejected for being illegible, not to mention my wife nagging about wasted time. Nowadays, I leave it entirely to the professional stations—hassle-free and straightforward. Truth is, the DMV has specialized equipment to ensure accurate data, while DIY efforts just add unnecessary risks. My advice: keep the VIN area clean during regular maintenance to make the stamping process smoother.

[VonEden]

It's most practical to let the vehicle management office handle the VIN engraving. They have standard tools and skilled techniques to ensure data accuracy, while doing it yourself can easily lead to mistakes. Keeping the vehicle identification number clean in daily life facilitates the process. Leave professional tasks to professionals for higher efficiency and to avoid unexpected delays. Just keep it simple and don't ask for trouble.