Can a Car Be Transferred If the Green Book Is Lost?

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If the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (commonly known as the Green Book) is lost, the vehicle cannot be transferred, and a replacement must be obtained. The Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate is the legal proof of vehicle ownership, equivalent to the vehicle's household registration. It is issued together with the license plate and driving permit when the vehicle is registered. The Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate is a lifelong document for the vehicle, serving as legal proof of ownership. It is kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required for motor vehicle insurance, transfer procedures, and vehicle information registration, and records any changes in the vehicle's status. Method for Replacing the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate: If the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate is lost, destroyed, or damaged, the vehicle owner must apply for a replacement or reissuance at the local vehicle management office. When applying, the vehicle owner must fill out an application form and submit proof of identity. For a replacement of the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate, the vehicle must also be inspected. The vehicle management office will confirm the vehicle's details, review the submitted documents, and issue a replacement or reissued Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate within one day of accepting the application. Article 19 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that when applying for a transfer of ownership, the current vehicle owner must fill out an application form, inspect the vehicle, and submit the following documents: Proof of identity of the current vehicle owner; Proof and documentation of the transfer of vehicle ownership; Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate; Vehicle Driving Permit; For motor vehicles under customs supervision, a "Certificate of Release from Customs Supervision" or a customs-approved transfer document must also be submitted; For motor vehicles exceeding the inspection validity period, a valid motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate must also be submitted. Circumstances Under Which a Vehicle Cannot Be Transferred: Unauthorized modifications, changes in model, or alterations to cargo weight or passenger capacity; Vehicles that have reached the scrapping age (if the vehicle is in good condition, it may be transferred after special inspection but cannot be relocated); New vehicles registered less than three months ago (or imported vehicles registered less than two years ago, except those transferred by court order); Controlled vehicles without the "License Plate Application Approval Stamp"; Discrepancies between the applicant's seal and the original registered owner's seal; Outstanding traffic violations or unresolved accident cases, or if the vehicle is under investigation by authorities; Failure to undergo regular inspections or failing inspection; Imported vehicles still under customs supervision without release; Vehicles under court-ordered freeze or with unresolved mortgages.