Should I go to the traffic police brigade or the vehicle management office for vehicle registration?
3 Answers
Vehicle registration should be done at the vehicle management office. Below is the specific process for vehicle registration: 1. Pay purchase tax: You need to pay the vehicle purchase tax, get new car insurance, and undergo criminal investigation inspection. 2. Vehicle external inspection: Non-exempt vehicles must pass line inspection, pay fees and fill forms, take rubbings and photos, and collect registration materials. You need to submit documents at the vehicle management office, get the owner's signature, and have the vehicle externally inspected and confirmed by a police officer. 3. Install license plate: Choose a number and receive a receipt, fix the license plate, receive the vehicle license, and registration certificate. With complete materials, you can usually get the license plate on the same day.
I just finished registering my vehicle, which has to be done at the Vehicle Management Office. The Traffic Police Brigade handles traffic accident processing and penalty payments for violations, while vehicle registration services like new car registration, transfer of ownership, and license plate selection are all handled at the Vehicle Management Office. Remember to bring all the required documents: original ID card, car purchase invoice, vehicle certificate of conformity, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and proof of vehicle purchase tax payment. It's advisable to go early to queue, as many cities now offer online appointment services through the Traffic Management 12123 APP, which can save a lot of time. If you entrust a 4S dealership to handle it, they usually deal directly with the Vehicle Management Office. The whole process takes about half a day. When selecting a license plate, there are two methods available on-site: random selection from fifty options or self-composed numbers. It's recommended to prepare a few favorite numbers in advance as backups.
Last week, my neighbor Lao Wang accompanied his son to get a license plate and specifically asked me about this. Actually, vehicle registration must be done at the Vehicle Management Office; the Traffic Police Brigade doesn't handle this. The Vehicle Management Office is the place specifically responsible for managing vehicle records, such as issuing registration certificates and driving licenses. However, many cities now have service stations under the Vehicle Management Office, some located within auto malls, which are more convenient than going to the main office. When applying, special attention should be paid to whether the environmental standards meet local requirements. For vehicles purchased from other regions, it's also necessary to confirm whether the emission standards can be transferred in. It's advisable to check the working hours of the local Vehicle Management Office in advance, as some are only open for half a day on weekends.
