What to Do If the Official License Plate Hasn't Arrived in 15 Days?
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Go directly to the local vehicle management department to explain the situation and request assistance. It is important to note that if the official license plate has not been issued and the temporary license plate has expired, the vehicle cannot be driven on the road. Relevant information is as follows: 1. Required documents: When collecting the license plate at the vehicle management office, the new car owner needs to present the vehicle registration certificate, ID card, license plate fee invoice, license collection notice, and must also surrender the temporary license plate. 2. Official license plate: Once the official license plate is issued, the temporary license plate becomes invalid. The license plate, short for vehicle license plate and vehicle registration certificate, is a hard-coded number plate with a unified format and style as stipulated by national vehicle management regulations. It is issued by the vehicle management authority after reviewing, inspecting, and registering the vehicle that has applied for the license plate.
Oh, I've been through this myself! Two weeks ago, my temporary license plate expired after 15 days, and the official plates were delayed, which had me really worried. First, don’t rush to drive on the road—if caught by traffic police, you’ll face at least a 200-yuan fine and points deducted. Quickly call the 4S dealership or sales consultant where you bought the car to check on the plate production progress; they usually have updates. If the dealership has no news, head straight to the local DMV with your purchase invoice, ID card, and the vehicle’s original certificate of conformity to apply for a temporary plate renewal on-site. Renewing is simple and free, and you can do it up to three times, each lasting about 15 days. Last time, my plates arrived in five days—delays in the system are common. Don’t slack off; act fast to stay safe! Remember to check your email or phone messages frequently, as plate delivery notifications are often sent there.
