What documents are needed for new car inspection at the DMV?
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You need to bring your personal ID card and copies of both sides of the ID card, the original and duplicate pages of the vehicle's registration certificate, the duplicate copy of compulsory traffic insurance, and the vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate. Inspection precautions: Exhaust emission test: Before the test, staff will conduct a preliminary inspection, mainly checking whether the engine number matches the registration certificate, briefly inspecting the appearance and condition of the vehicle, and then filling out the exhaust emission test form. During the test, the inspector will drive the vehicle onto the testing line. New cars generally pass easily, and once you receive a qualified exhaust emission test form, you can proceed to the window to pay and obtain the exhaust emission compliance label. External facility inspection: The testing line is responsible for inspecting brakes, headlights (high beam), chassis, etc. Once the vehicle is driven off the line, you will receive a computer-printed form detailing items such as brakes, lights, and horn.
As a seasoned driver who frequently handles such matters, I must remind you that when taking your new car for inspection at the DMV, you need to bring several essential items: First, your ID card to prove you're the owner; second, the car purchase invoice and vehicle qualification certificate - these two are core documents, without which the inspection won't pass; the compulsory traffic insurance policy is mandatory, or they won't proceed with the inspection; also don't forget the purchase tax certificate - you'll get a paper after paying the tax, remember to bring it. You'll need to drive the car there, so get temporary license plates beforehand to legally drive it. I recommend checking the local DMV website for specific requirements as they vary by region; bring photocopies for reference but don't lose the originals. During inspection, they'll check lights and appearance, so wash your car beforehand to speed up the process - it might take just half an hour if everything goes smoothly; if documents are incomplete, you'll have to make another trip, which wastes time and effort, so double-check everything before leaving home.
