Why Hasn't the New Vehicle License Been Processed Yet?
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New vehicle license may not be processed due to certain parts of the car failing inspection, requiring the owner to inquire at the vehicle management office. Concept of Vehicle License: The Motor Vehicle License is a legal document permitting a motor vehicle to operate on roads within China. The 'Motor Vehicle License' is an important document recognized by Chinese laws and regulations. Process for Obtaining a Vehicle License: The owner of the motor vehicle must fill out an application form and submit the vehicle for inspection; provide proof of identity of the vehicle owner; submit proof of origin of the motor vehicle such as the purchase invoice; submit the motor vehicle's factory quality certificate or import documentation for imported vehicles; submit proof of payment or exemption of vehicle purchase tax; submit proof of compulsory traffic accident liability insurance for motor vehicles; and submit other proofs and documents required by law for motor vehicle registration. For vehicles not imported through customs and those exempt from safety technical inspection as stipulated by the State Council's motor vehicle product department, a motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate must also be submitted. Notes on Obtaining a Vehicle License: Even if the owner purchases motor vehicle insurance when buying a new car, some insurance items will only take effect from the date of vehicle registration and receipt of the 'Motor Vehicle License'.
A while ago, my friend ran into this issue and was running around in a panic! The most common reason for not being able to obtain the vehicle license is incomplete or incorrect materials. For example, the name on the car purchase invoice doesn’t match the ID card, the vehicle certificate is held by the dealer and not provided, or the date on the compulsory traffic insurance policy is incorrect. If you’ve modified parts like rims or suspension, these must be registered first, or the inspection line won’t pass. In some places, the DMV queues are so long it makes you question life, and appointments are impossible to book. Another issue is if the purchase tax hasn’t been fully paid—that will definitely block the license process. My advice is to carefully check the material list against the official website three times, supplement or correct what’s needed, and if all else fails, spend 200 bucks to hire an agent to handle it—saves time and effort.
