A financed vehicle cannot undergo color change registration without the green book (vehicle registration certificate). According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, registration for the change is not required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be recorded, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the vehicle's color is changed. Precautions for vehicle color change: Before changing the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to determine whether the local area permits the use of film to change the vehicle's color. If the area does not support this method, the change cannot be registered, and the film must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Documents required for applying to change the body color of a motor vehicle: "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Change Registration". Original and photocopy of the identity proof of the motor vehicle owner and agent. Original motor vehicle registration certificate. Original motor vehicle license. For organizations, the original and photocopy of the organization code certificate. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for change registration. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as converting a commercial vehicle to non-commercial or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must spray emblem patterns and install alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from spraying, installing, or using emblem patterns, alarms, or signal lights dedicated to or similar to those of the aforementioned vehicles. According to Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the body color is changed without completing the change registration as required, the public security traffic management department will issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to its original color.
