What is the process and procedures for new car registration?
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Process and procedures for new car registration: 1. Obtain the vehicle qualification certificate; 2. Keep the triplicate car purchase invoice, which will be used for subsequent license plate application. The invoice has red, yellow, and blue copies, usually requiring submission of the red and yellow copies while keeping the yellow one; 3. Pay the vehicle purchase tax and obtain the tax certificate. After purchasing the vehicle, promptly pay the vehicle purchase tax; 4. Prepare the original and photocopy of ID card. Non-local residents need to provide the original and photocopy of temporary residence permit; 5. Register and inspect the vehicle at the vehicle management office. With complete documents, you can apply for a license plate at the vehicle management office. First, a designated traffic police officer will inspect the vehicle, mainly checking the vehicle identification code, exterior appearance, and warning triangle; 6. Select the vehicle license plate number; 7. After selecting the number, pay the fee and wait to receive the license plate.
I just bought a new car and went to get it licensed—the process was more complicated than I imagined but interesting. First, I had to prepare the documents: the car purchase invoice, my ID card, a copy of the vehicle qualification certificate, and the original compulsory traffic insurance policy—none of these could be missed. Don’t forget to pay the purchase tax in advance, which can be done online or at the tax bureau. You’ll need the tax receipt before going to the DMV, or you’ll waste time waiting in line. The DMV can be crowded, with waits up to half a day, but the vehicle inspection is quick—they drive the car into the inspection area, check the engine number, lights, tire wear, and emissions standards, all done in just a few minutes. Choosing the license plate number is the most exciting part: I randomly picked 50 options and selected a visually pleasing number combination. Finally, I paid the processing fee to receive the license plates, vehicle registration certificate, and title. Installing the plates myself was simple and saved money. The whole process took about 4 hours, with total costs ranging from 500 to 1,000 yuan, depending on the car model. For beginners, I recommend going on a weekday morning or booking an online service to save time and be more efficient. Make two copies of all documents as backups to avoid missing anything.
