Is the vehicle conformity certificate collected after new car registration?

[JoyAnn]

After new car registration, the vehicle conformity certificate will be collected. Administration department archiving: Generally, the conformity certificate will be collected by the administration department for archiving, and a copy will be given to the car owner. However, practices vary by region, and in some cases the original may be returned. Additionally, a few 4S dealerships may not return the copy to the car owner. After new car license plate registration: The original conformity certificate is kept at the vehicle management office. After license plate registration, the vehicle registration certificate is issued, while the original conformity certificate remains at the vehicle management office. Materials retained by the vehicle management office after new car registration include: The 4th copy of the purchase invoice, duplicate of purchase tax certificate, duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, ID card copy, and original conformity certificate. These are kept as vehicle records at the vehicle management office.

[OliviaLee]

When I previously registered my car, the vehicle management office did take away the vehicle certificate of conformity, but only the copy specifically designated for archiving. The office needs to scan the original document to input the information into the system, but they will immediately cut off and file the part marked 'for vehicle management department retention.' The original vehicle certificate of conformity with complete information, which we keep ourselves, will still be returned to the owner. It's crucial to keep this safe and not lose it. In case you need to sell the car or handle other procedures in the future, some places may still require verification of the original document. It's recommended to store it properly in a document folder along with the green book (vehicle registration certificate) and the invoice. Nowadays, the vehicle management office system has electronic records, so there's no need to worry too much.

[MaciMarie]

Last month, I accompanied my best friend to register her new car. The staff at the vehicle management office scanned the original vehicle certificate of conformity into their system and returned it to us immediately after scanning. I noticed they only tore off a small dotted-line section of the certificate to file in the document bag, which is standard procedure at most DMVs. However, it's important to note that some 4S dealerships may not have redeemed the certificate from the bank at delivery, which could prevent immediate filing. If the dealership mentions the certificate will be delayed, make sure to get a written commitment from them to avoid registration delays.

[McAndrew]

I specifically asked this question when I picked up my car in March this year. When registering the vehicle, the DMV does require inspection of the original certificate of conformity, but they do not confiscate the main copy that belongs to the owner. During the registration process, the staff will cut off the section of the certificate marked 'File for the Public Security Traffic Management Department' for archiving, while the remaining intact main portion is returned to the owner after the procedure is completed. Therefore, there is no situation where it is taken away. Feel free to go through the formalities, and remember to personally check and keep all documents properly.