Must the motorcycle license plate registration be done in person?
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In some cases, it is not necessary. The relevant explanations are as follows: Introduction: For motorcycle license plate registration and other procedures, the owner does not need to handle them in person. They can be entrusted to an agent, except for applying for a replacement of the motor vehicle registration certificate. Legal Basis: Article 25 of the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" states that when the applicant's submitted documents and certificates are complete and comply with legal requirements, the vehicle management office shall accept them and review the applicant's eligibility for a motor vehicle driving license according to regulations. For eligible drivers, the vehicle management office shall arrange a test appointment as required; if no test is needed, the motor vehicle driving license shall be issued within one day.
I remember when I bought a motorcycle last year, I didn't necessarily have to go through the license plate registration process myself. I was too busy with work at the time and couldn't spare the time, so I asked my brother to help me handle it at the DMV. The prerequisite was to fill out a power of attorney form and bring copies of my ID and the purchase invoice. He queued up, submitted the documents, and selected the license plate for me—the whole process went smoothly. If online appointments are allowed locally, it can save a lot of time, but some places require the owner to be present for vehicle inspection or identity verification to prevent impersonation. I think the key is to consult the local DMV's policies in advance and prepare all the necessary documents to avoid wasted trips. In short, motorcycle license plate registration is quite flexible—it's not a hard rule that the owner must be present, and it's common to have someone else handle it or delegate the task.
