What procedures are required for motorcycle registration?
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Here are the procedures required for motorcycle registration: Verification: After purchasing the motorcycle, bring the invoice issued by the dealer to the Motor Vehicle Market Management Office under the Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce to complete the verification procedure and have the verification stamp affixed. For imported motorcycles, additional documents such as the Customs Import Goods Certificate or Confiscation Certificate, Commodity Inspection Certificate, and related license plate application procedures provided by the dealer must be submitted. Movement Permit: If the owner can ensure that the registration procedures are completed within seven days of purchasing the new motorcycle, a vehicle movement permit is not required. If the motorcycle remains unregistered for more than seven days, the owner must apply for a vehicle movement permit at the local traffic police department. Vehicle Inspection: Similar to a pre-employment medical check for new employees, a new motorcycle must pass an inspection before receiving its license plate. After passing the inspection, the on-site police officer will fill out and sign the Motor Vehicle Registration Form. Required documents for the inspection include the owner's ID card, import documents (if applicable), and the inspection approval form issued by the Vehicle Management Office.
When I bought my first motorcycle, getting it licensed required preparing several things. First, I had to bring the purchase invoice and my ID card to prove the bike was mine. Then, I had to buy compulsory traffic insurance—just pick an insurance company, and the premium cost a bit. After that, I drove to the vehicle management office for an inspection—they checked emissions and lights to ensure safety. Only after passing the inspection could I submit the materials for registration, paying the license plate fee and taxes, which weren’t too expensive, just a few hundred yuan. The queue was quite long, so I recommend going early on a weekday. Getting a license plate is too important—don’t slack off or skip it, or the police will fine you, which is even more costly. Remember to bring all the required documents—missing even one means another trip, wasting time. Now, riding my motorcycle to and from work is convenient, but at first, dealing with all these procedures felt like a hassle. The lesson I learned is that planning ahead is safer and saves trouble.
