Will the Vehicle Conformity Certificate be taken away during vehicle registration?
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The Vehicle Conformity Certificate is not taken away during vehicle registration. Here are the relevant details: 1. Vehicle Conformity Certificate: This is a certification document issued in accordance with Announcement No. 1 of 2008 by the National Certification and Accreditation Administration Committee regarding the revised "Compulsory Certification Implementation Rules for Motor Vehicle Categories (Automobile Products)." The purpose of the Vehicle Conformity Certificate is to clearly inform consumers about the vehicle's information, ensuring consistency in the vehicle's details. Without this certificate, the vehicle cannot leave the factory. 2. Required Materials: Vehicle registration certificate, purchase invoice, insurance policy (mandatory), vehicle registration certificate, purchase tax certificate, annual inspection sticker (affixed to the upper right corner of the windshield), compulsory traffic insurance sticker (affixed to the upper right corner of the windshield), and environmental protection sticker (affixed to the upper right corner of the windshield).
Last time when I was registering my new car, I remember the traffic management department did take away the vehicle conformity certificate. They said this certificate is a mandatory document proving the vehicle complies with national regulations, and registration cannot be completed without it. The main reason for taking it is for archiving purposes, to prevent forgery or post-registration modifications of vehicle information. I think car owners should take photos or make copies before registration, as you might need the copy for future resale or annual inspections. If the certificate wasn't collected, it might indicate a problem with the registration process, and you should contact the vehicle management office immediately for verification. Buying a car isn't easy these days, keeping documents properly can save you a lot of trouble.
As a new car owner, I curiously asked the staff if they would take the vehicle conformity certificate during the license plate registration, and they directly took it away. After consulting, I learned this is standard procedure to verify the vehicle meets safety standards, such as emissions and dimensional parameters. If not collected, it might cause trouble during future annual inspections, requiring certificate replacement and additional costs and time. I suggest asking the dealer for an extra copy or keeping an electronic version when picking up the car for easier daily management. This experience taught me the importance of document safekeeping.
