Should a new car be licensed first or taxed first?

[StViolet]

When purchasing a car, you must first pay the purchase tax before licensing the vehicle. A vehicle purchase tax payment certificate is required for vehicle licensing. Below is relevant information: According to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations": Article 7 When applying for registration, the owner of the motor vehicle shall fill out an application form, present the motor vehicle for inspection, and submit the following documents and certificates: (1) The identity certificate of the motor vehicle owner; (2) Proof of the origin of the motor vehicle, such as the purchase invoice; (3) The complete vehicle factory qualification certificate or the import certificate for imported motor vehicles; (4) The purchase tax payment certificate or tax exemption certificate; (5) The compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate; (6) The vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate; (7) Other documents and certificates that must be submitted during motor vehicle registration as stipulated by laws and administrative regulations.

[LawsonDella]

I specifically asked the 4S store salesperson about this when buying my car, and the process is actually quite clear—you must pay the purchase tax before you can get your license plate. The tax payment is processed at the tax office or through an online platform, and you need to bring the vehicle qualification certificate and invoice. After paying the tax, you'll receive a tax payment certificate, which is essential for license plate registration. I went to the DMV the day after completing the purchase tax to queue up for vehicle inspection and number plate selection, and the entire process took about two hours. Remember to photocopy your ID card and invoice in advance, as the copy shops around the DMV overcharge and are particularly shady.

[JasonMarie]

I was also confused about the sequence when I first picked up my car. The DMV's regulation is that you can't register without paying taxes, as the government needs to ensure tax collection takes priority. From personal experience, you should first go to the tax bureau to pay the purchase tax, calculated as the invoice price divided by 11.3. After obtaining the blue-covered tax payment certificate, bring it along with the vehicle certificate of conformity, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and original ID card to the DMV. I recommend going on a weekday morning when it's less crowded and faster. Also, a reminder to collect the environmental label at the same time.

[LeRebecca]

In terms of the process, the vehicle purchase tax is a prerequisite for license plate registration. The vehicle management office will not accept applications for unregistered vehicles without tax payment. I have accompanied friends through the car purchase procedure three times, and each time I witnessed people waiting in line for nothing. Specific operation: Pay the purchase tax within 3 days after buying the car, which can be done through the electronic tax bureau. Important reminder for modified vehicles: Paying taxes after modifications may be considered illegal modification. After tax payment, license plate registration must be completed within 60 days, otherwise late fees will be incurred.