When Can I Get the Vehicle License?
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There are mainly the following situations for obtaining the vehicle license: 1. In the past: The back of the main page of the vehicle license had a photo of the vehicle. Taking the vehicle photo required the vehicle to have license plates mounted, so in the past, one had to wait until the license plates were obtained before getting the vehicle license. 2. Now: The traffic management department uses photo editing to digitally place the license plate chosen by the owner onto the vehicle photo, allowing the vehicle license to be obtained even before the physical license plates are manufactured. Here is some additional information: 1. Introduction: The motor vehicle license is the legal document permitting the vehicle to drive on roads within China. 2. Components: The vehicle license consists of three parts: the document, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page contains the endorsed certificate core, while the back has the vehicle photo, sealed in plastic. The supplementary page is the endorsed certificate core.
Speaking of the vehicle license, I still remember the days after buying the car. On the day of pickup, the salesperson said it would take 3 to 5 working days to get the license because they had to handle the license plate registration and pay various taxes and fees first. As a result, I received the express delivery three days later. The process was quite simple: the 4S dealership took care of the paperwork for you, such as the car purchase invoice, ID card copy, and compulsory insurance policy. If there were any delays, it might be due to incomplete materials or verification issues. It's recommended to confirm the timeline with the salesperson when buying the car and not rush into long-distance trips—wait until the license is in hand before hitting the road with peace of mind.
I recently transferred the ownership of a used car, and the vehicle license was issued on the same day. After queuing for half an hour at the DMV and submitting the previous owner's documents along with my new ID proof, the staff printed it out directly. The process can be quick as long as all required materials are ready—including the car purchase contract, insurance policy, and original ID. However, buying a new car takes a few days because it requires license plate registration and system verification. Remember to keep the license safe after receiving it, as you'll need to present it during inspections or in case of an accident to avoid any hassle.
