What procedures are required for vehicle registration?
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To register a new vehicle, you need the vehicle qualification certificate, triplicate car invoice, original and duplicate tax certificates, original ID card, etc. Registration procedures: After purchasing a car, the 4S store will issue a triplicate car purchase invoice, which must be kept properly as it will be used for subsequent registration and other procedures. The invoice has red, yellow, and blue copies, usually the red and yellow copies need to be submitted, while the yellow copy is kept by yourself. After purchasing the vehicle, you should promptly pay the vehicle purchase tax, which can generally be done at the nearest vehicle management office. After successfully paying the vehicle purchase tax, you will receive the original and duplicate tax certificates, which should be kept safely. Prepare all necessary documents and register and inspect the vehicle at the vehicle management office. Registration regulations: Article 11 of the "Vehicle Purchase Tax Law of the People's Republic of China" states that taxpayers purchasing taxable vehicles should declare and pay the vehicle purchase tax to the competent tax authority in the vehicle registration location; for taxable vehicles that do not require registration, the tax should be declared and paid to the competent tax authority in the taxpayer's location.
Last month I just helped a friend with the DMV procedures, and the license plate registration materials are actually quite simple. You must bring the car purchase invoice, the original vehicle qualification certificate, the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. For company-owned vehicles, you'll need a copy of the business license with the official seal. Don't forget to first go to the tax office to pay the vehicle purchase tax and obtain the tax payment certificate before queuing. It's best to buy the insurance one day in advance, otherwise waiting for the policy on-site can be very time-consuming. I recommend arriving at the DMV by 8 am to get a number; many places now offer online appointments. Remember to bring the reflective warning triangle as it's required for the vehicle inspection photos. If everything goes smoothly, the whole process can be completed in half a day, but it's safer to reserve a full day.
As the handler of three family cars, I'm very familiar with the license plate registration process. The first step is to prepare materials, including the original ID card and its copy, vehicle qualification certificate, vehicle purchase invoice registration copy, and compulsory insurance policy copy. Pay special attention that the vehicle identification number on the invoice must be clear. The second step is to drive to the inspection station to get the chassis number imprint - some new cars now come with pre-installed imprint films. The third step is to submit materials at the vehicle management office, where staff will give you an inspection certificate. The fourth step is to select a license plate number - note there's a time limit for on-site selection, so don't hesitate too long. Finally, pay fees to receive the vehicle license and temporary plates - metal plates are usually mailed to your home. The most time-consuming part of the whole process is waiting in line for vehicle inspection.
With five years of experience in car sales, I can tell you that the key to vehicle registration is having all the necessary documents ready. For a new car, you will need: the fourth copy of the purchase invoice (registration copy), the vehicle conformity certificate, the vehicle manufacturing certificate, and the original and photocopy of the owner's ID. For imported cars, an import certificate is also required. Remember to bring your bank card when paying the purchase tax, as some tax offices do not accept cash. Environmental review and registration are now handled together, but make sure to clear any traffic violations beforehand. It's recommended to delegate the process to a 4S store for convenience, though doing it yourself can save a few hundred yuan. There are three ways to choose a license plate number: random selection from 50 options, self-selection, or online pre-selection. If self-selection fails, switching to the 50-option method may take more time.
