It’s been two months since I picked up my car. Many friends who are also waiting to pick up their cars have consulted me about the process of getting new license plates. To make it easier for everyone, I would like to share my experience of getting new license plates when picking up my car.
After confirming the pickup date, I received a phone call from the Chengdu delivery center shortly afterwards. I took a day off on the 11th and went to the delivery center, which is located near the airport highway in the Meizhou Garden area.
Upon arrival, I first had to pass a vehicle inspection. After that, I went to the lobby to handle the paperwork, pay the required fees, and purchase insurance. Please note that payment can only be made with a debit card and not a credit card. The delivery center can buy insurance from People’s Insurance Company of China, Pacific Insurance or Ping An Insurance. Of course, you can also purchase insurance on your own if you prefer.
Once the insurance was effective, I went online to the Vehicle Management Service (12123) to apply for new license plates. Considering that self-selection may not result in the desired outcome, I randomly picked three sets of license plates.
After completing the car pickup procedures and registering the insurance, I went to handle the registration for the vehicle. The delivery center can handle the registration for you for a fee of 700 RMB, but considering my recent financial situation, I chose to do it myself. The process was surprisingly smooth and was completed in a few minutes. The registration office is located a few minutes drive from the delivery center.
Upon arrival, I first went to submit my documents at the front desk, and then an employee helped me to apply for the Vehicle and Vessel Tax using the nearby machine. I paid 220 RMB for the registration service fee, completed the registration, and finally went to Windows 2 and 3 to collect the completed paperwork.Upon completion of the inspection, drive to the inspection area for verification. The verification process is quickly finished. 
After the inspection, return to the lobby, where the verification personnel have already handed over the inspection materials. Simply relax and wait. I have already selected my number in advance, but if you have not, you will need to choose a number at window 6. Finally, when someone calls your name, you can go and collect your registration certificate and driving license. This service station does not have many people, so there is no need to queue up. The entire registration process is quickly completed, and the staff here are also very friendly. Thumbs up.
After the registration is completed, you will be given a business acceptance note. With this note, go to the adjacent Tong An Motor Vehicle Inspection Station to collect your license plate. The inspection station is located next to the delivery center. 
I parked my car at the delivery center and walked over. After entering, turn right at the end of the road. 
Then continue walking until you see a gathering of people. After arriving, just put the voucher in the basket. I didn’t see any staff, so I just put it in myself. Afterwards, they will collect it to make the license plate on site. After submitting the voucher, it is time to wait. It usually takes an hour. After submitting the voucher, a delivery guy called me to ask about the progress and then asked me to go back to the delivery center for a rest, which was very considerate. After resting for an hour at the delivery center, I returned and waited for a while, and then someone came to bring out the license plate. I quickly heard my own license plate being called out, raised my hand, took the license plate, and left. The license plate can be installed here, but I asked the delivery guy to help me install it at the delivery center. With that, the procedures for picking up the car and obtaining the license plate are completed. Time to drive back home! 
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