What materials are needed for a temporary license plate?
4 Answers
Materials required for a temporary license plate include: 1. Original and photocopy of the vehicle qualification certificate or import certificate; 2. Original and photocopy of the third copy of the compulsory traffic insurance; 3. Original and photocopy of the first copy of the car purchase invoice; 4. Original and photocopy of the owner's identity proof. If processed by an agent, the agent's original and photocopy of the ID card is required; 5. For non-local owners, the original and photocopy of the owner's temporary residence permit is needed. A temporary license plate is a provisional vehicle driving permit issued by the vehicle management department of the public security bureau before the new vehicle is officially registered. The validity period of a temporary license plate generally does not exceed thirty days. There are four types of temporary license plates: temporary license plates within administrative districts, temporary license plates across administrative districts, temporary license plates for testing purposes, and temporary license plates for special types of motor vehicles.
Last time I accompanied a friend to apply for a temporary license plate, the required materials weren't too complicated. You need to bring the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's ID card, and if it's a proxy application, the proxy's ID card is also required. The most important documents are the car purchase invoice and vehicle qualification certificate (for imported vehicles, bring the customs clearance form), and the compulsory traffic insurance policy must be active. Remember to photocopy the vehicle conformity certificate in advance, as on-site photocopying at the DMV may involve long queues. The application form can be obtained on-site, but it's recommended to download and fill it out from the official website to save time. By the way, the tax payment proof no longer requires a paper version now; it's sufficient if the system can verify it. Online appointment is also available now; just prepare clear photos of the required documents. When affixing the temporary plate, make sure to place it correctly on the front and rear windshields—I've seen people get stopped by traffic police for placing it on side windows.
Last year when I changed cars and applied for a temporary license plate, I prepared these items: a photocopy of both sides of my ID card, the original fourth copy of the car purchase invoice (the yellow copy is especially important), and the original vehicle qualification certificate with the anti-counterfeiting QR code page. The compulsory traffic insurance document must be the original, and the duplicate should be submitted to the DMV for archiving. Non-local residents should remember to bring their residence permit, and now electronic residence permits are also acceptable. Check the DMV's working hours in advance, as some only operate on Saturday mornings. The fee is just a little over ten yuan for the processing cost, but don’t forget to bring cash—a friend of mine almost made a wasted trip due to a card reader malfunction. When you get the temporary plate, check the valid area clearly: blue background is limited to the local city, while brown background is valid nationwide.
The core materials for applying for a temporary license plate are just four items: the owner's ID card + the car purchase invoice + the vehicle qualification certificate + the compulsory traffic insurance policy. Here's an additional detail: for new energy vehicles, remember to bring the tax payment certificate, as although they are tax-exempt, proof documents are still required. If you're having someone else handle it for you, prepare an extra power of attorney, which needs to be fingerprinted. If the vehicle frame number can be found in the DMV system, the rubbing film is actually not needed. A special reminder for friends who purchase cars from other provinces: the validity period of a cross-province temporary license plate is only 15 days, while a local purchase allows for a 30-day temporary plate. When photocopying materials, make sure not to copy the invoice in reverse—once I had to make an extra trip because I copied it upside down.
