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.

[Phoebe]

I was also concerned about the vehicle certificate when getting license plates for my new car recently. During the actual process, I found that after verifying the vehicle information at the DMV counter, the staff would scan the QR code on the certificate with a special machine to input it into the system, then tear off the 'archive copy' along the dotted line to be kept in the vehicle records. When folding the main part of the certificate and handing it back to me, the staff member jokingly reminded me with a smile: 'This piece of paper is more important than a marriage certificate, remember to keep it in your home safe.' Now, after vehicle registration, the original certificate is kept by the owner, and only the electronic driving license needs to be shown during roadside checks.

[Robert]

The experience of helping my son with vehicle registration last year is still fresh in my memory. The DMV did require cutting off the auxiliary coupon marked 'Registration Copy' from the certificate of conformity to be filed, but the rest of the original document was returned intact. While scanning the 17-digit VIN with a barcode scanner, the staff explained: 'After system entry, this certificate has served its purpose.' However, when purchasing insurance later, the insurance company required uploading photos of the original certificate. It's advisable for car owners to take mobile photos for records and store an electronic copy in cloud storage for added security.