Must the car owner be present for vehicle registration?
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Car registration can be processed without the owner's physical presence. The procedures and considerations for out-of-town vehicle registration are as follows: Out-of-town vehicle registration procedure: The owner should bring the four essential documents: official invoice, certificate of conformity, purchase tax, and compulsory traffic insurance to the vehicle management office for registration. If the owner doesn't have time to handle the registration personally, they can authorize someone else to handle it with these documents. Considerations for out-of-town registration: Purchase tax must be paid at the local state tax bureau. Only after paying the purchase tax locally can the vehicle be registered. Insurance can be purchased in a different location.
You don't necessarily have to handle the vehicle registration in person. I've helped friends with this several times. The key is to prepare a power of attorney in advance, which needs to be signed by the vehicle owner, along with a copy of the owner's ID, purchase invoice, and insurance documents. Last autumn, I handled the registration for someone else. I just queued at the DMV, and after the staff verified the materials, the process was completed smoothly. However, it's faster if the owner goes in person, as they can directly communicate their needs and avoid back-and-forth hassles. Policies vary by location, with some cities being stricter and possibly requiring the owner's presence. That's why I always recommend calling to confirm beforehand. The advantage of delegated handling is saving time and effort, especially useful for busy individuals, but it's crucial to ensure all documents are complete and nothing is overlooked.
