Will scratches on a new car before license plate registration affect the registration process?

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If the scratches on the new car are not obvious, the license plate registration can proceed normally. However, if the scratches are very noticeable and affect the appearance of the car, the scratched areas need to be repainted before the vehicle can be registered at the DMV. Prohibited behaviors before license plate registration: Applying window tinting is prohibited, as the appearance of the car with tinting will differ from the original photos, which may lead to the DMV failing the inspection; Installing side steps without authorization is prohibited, as it alters the vehicle's original appearance and may cause the inspection to fail; Changing the vehicle's color is prohibited before registration, as it may result in the inability to register the car. Color changes should be done after registration and require an application to the DMV. Documents required for license plate registration: The owner's ID card and a copy, a local residence permit for non-local residents, the third copy of the purchase invoice (tax payment copy), the original and a copy of the vehicle qualification certificate, and for imported vehicles (whether standard imports or parallel imports), additional documents such as customs clearance, inspection certificates, and tax declaration forms are required.