What does the issuance date on the vehicle license mean?

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The issuance date on the vehicle license refers to the date when the vehicle license (license plate issuance) was recorded and signed. The motor vehicle license is a legal document that permits the vehicle to be driven on roads within China. Motor vehicles without a license are not allowed to drive on Chinese roads. The vehicle license mainly consists of a main page and a supplementary page. The front page must include a photo of the vehicle to prove that the vehicle being driven matches the one in the photo on the license. The registration date on the vehicle license refers to the date when the corresponding information of the vehicle was recorded and signed in the computer registration system of the public security vehicle management office. Whether these two dates are the same or different, it will not affect the function of the vehicle license. The "Motor Vehicle License" records many important details, including the license plate number, owner's name, model type, engine number, chassis number, load capacity or passenger capacity, initial registration date, and annual inspection records. The "Motor Vehicle License" is unique, meaning that for a specific motor vehicle, there is only one set of engine and chassis numbers and only one license plate number. If you drive a motor vehicle on the road without obtaining a vehicle license or forget to carry it with you, this constitutes a violation and may result in penalties if discovered. Vehicle license processing locations: Embassies, consulates, and foreign-licensed vehicles should go to the vehicle management office for processing. Other motor vehicles should go to the branch office of the vehicle management office corresponding to the residential address listed in the identity proof of the vehicle owner. For motorcycles with Jing B license plates, three-wheeled vehicles, low-speed trucks, and wheeled self-propelled machinery registered in suburban or rural districts, processing should be done at the local district or county vehicle management station. Documents to be submitted: "Application Form for Replacement or Reissuance of Motor Vehicle License Plates"; Identity proof of the motor vehicle owner and the agent. If the motor vehicle license plate is illegible or one side is lost, the original plate must be returned. For reissuance of the motor vehicle license, a standard photo of the vehicle must also be submitted.