What is the process for obtaining a Shanghai license plate?

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In Shanghai, to obtain a license plate, you first need to have a plate, which is generally acquired through participating in an auction or opting for a new energy vehicle. The process for obtaining a license plate can be summarized into the following steps: 1. First, prepare the necessary materials; 2. Then, undergo vehicle inspection; 3. Review; select a number; 4. Collect the license plate and related supporting documents. Here is a detailed introduction: 1. Material Preparation: After obtaining the quota for a Shanghai license plate, you must first go to the competent tax authority at the vehicle registration location to complete tax declaration. For new license plates, you need to provide the "License Plate Quota Certificate." If transferring a license plate quota, bring the "Motor Vehicle License Plate Cancellation and Renewal Certificate." In addition to the tax declaration form, the following documents should also be provided: (1) The owner's ID card and a copy; (2) The original and duplicate of the compulsory traffic insurance; (3) The first and fourth copies of the vehicle purchase invoice, along with a copy of the first copy; (4) The vehicle certificate and a copy. 2. Vehicle Inspection: Requirements for new vehicle inspections vary across the country. Checking the engine and chassis number are the most basic items, along with comprehensive inspections such as fire extinguishers, brake performance, and headlights. However, the situation in Shanghai is different. For new vehicles, many items can be exempted from inspection, and there is no need to go to the vehicle inspection station of the DMV. 3. Review and Number Selection: The review process is relatively more complex, but it only takes about an hour. Consumers can directly operate the number selection machine to choose a number. As for the number segments, the license plate issuance points at 4S stores in Shanghai are unified, except for some areas like Waigaoqiao, which have special number segments, but the prices for license plates also differ. 4. Collecting the License Plate and Related Supporting Documents: At the DMV, for the 6-choose-1 ready-made number segments, you can directly collect the license plate. Personalized number selection requires three days for production. However, at 4S store issuance points, you cannot collect the plate immediately after number selection; it also takes three days. Consumers can choose to have it mailed for a fee of 15 yuan.