Is the Green Book issued by the 4S store or the DMV?

[Bo]

The vehicle registration certificate is issued by the DMV. It is given to the owner after the vehicle is licensed. The vehicle registration certificate is similar to a household registration booklet, so it must be kept properly. Only when you buy a car in full payment can you get the Green Book. If you finance the car, the Green Book must be mortgaged to the loan bank or company. After the loan is fully repaid, the owner needs to take the Green Book to the DMV to release the mortgage; otherwise, the ownership of the car still belongs to the loan company. The processing time for the motor vehicle registration certificate is generally three working days. Required materials for applying for the vehicle registration certificate: 1. "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form." 2. Original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's identity proof. 3. Motor vehicle inspection record form (processed on-site).

[DiEden]

When buying a new car, I always thought the green book was also provided by the 4S店. Later, a friend from the DMV told me that the green book is actually the vehicle registration certificate, which is directly printed and issued by the DMV when registering the vehicle. The 4S店 mainly helps you with the procedures, and the original green book is issued only after the DMV reviews the documents. However, some dealerships may bring the green book back and then hand it over to the owner. If you buy the car outright, you can get the green book on the spot, but if you finance the car, the 4S店 might directly help the financial institution to mortgage the green book, and it will only be returned to you after the loan is fully repaid. Remember to confirm that you have received the green book when picking up the car. I once saw news about someone losing it, and the replacement process was particularly troublesome.

[CollinDella]

Last time when I accompanied my friend to pick up the car, I specifically asked about the green book (vehicle registration certificate). Salesperson Xiao Zhang said their 4S shop only assists with the legwork as an agent, and the actual issuer of the green book is the vehicle management office. As long as all the materials are complete and registration is finished, the vehicle management office will print out this little green booklet. However, many 4S shops now offer full-process agency services, where their staff collectively go to the vehicle management office to queue and handle the procedures, then bring the booklet back to hand it over to the car owner. By the way, if the car is purchased with a loan, the green book registered at the vehicle management office will be mortgaged at the bank during the loan period. After the loan is fully repaid, the financial institution will issue a loan clearance certificate, and the car owner can then go to the vehicle management office to complete the release procedures and retrieve the green book. Remember to make several copies for backup when picking up the car.

[LeCayden]

I just picked up my car two weeks ago, and indeed received the green vehicle registration book from the 4S store's delivery department. The sales supervisor specifically explained that this green book is actually produced by the DMV, and they only assist in collecting and transferring it. The car purchase process requires bringing your ID card and certificate of conformity to the DMV for registration and filing, after which the document can be issued within three working days. If you pay in full, you can get the book on the same day. My friend previously bought a car with a loan, and the salesperson directly said the green book was temporarily held by the bank as collateral. It seems this little book is particularly important for safekeeping, as it's needed for transfers, color changes, and loans. I recommend locking it in a safe.

[ChloeLee]

When transferring the vehicle ownership before, I heard from the experienced staff at the DMV that the official name of the 'Green Book' is the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate,' which is uniformly generated and issued by the national traffic management system. 4S stores only assist customers with document registration services, as the core authority for certificate issuance lies with the DMV. Each certificate number corresponds to a unique vehicle. Special attention is required for car loans, as dealers often handle the mortgage registration on behalf of the customer, and the Green Book is directly held by the financial institution. To reissue the Green Book, one must apply at the DMV of the original registration location, providing the vehicle license, owner's ID card, and vehicle inspection certificate. The process requires at least two visits.

[MaggieLynn]

When I bought a car with a loan the year before last, I suffered a loss due to the green book. I thought the 4S store would give it to me, but it took three months to get it. Later, I learned that after the vehicle registration is completed by the DMV, the green book is given to the registered owner or the authorized agent. If the 4S store handles the entire process, the book may be transferred at their store; if it's a loan, the dealer directly helps with the mortgage, and the green book goes into the bank's safe. I suggest everyone clarify before picking up the car: for a full payment car, you must receive the green book on the spot, and for a loan car, confirm the name of the financial institution and the release process with the salesperson. After the new regulations last year, an electronic version of the green book is also available, which can be checked by downloading the Traffic Management 12123 app.