Can I file for a color change without the vehicle registration certificate?

[LaMila]

It is not possible to file for a color change registration without the vehicle registration certificate. According to Article 90 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the following documents are required for submission: the "Application Form for Vehicle Modification Registration," original and photocopies of the identity proofs of the vehicle owner and agent, the original vehicle registration certificate, the original vehicle license, and payment of all fines before the color change. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to apply for modification registration. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle's color is changed. Precautions for vehicle color changes: Before changing the color of a vehicle, it is necessary to consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to check whether the region allows the use of wraps to change the vehicle color. If the region does not support this method, the filing procedure cannot be processed after the color change, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for modification registration. According to Article 10, registered vehicles must apply for modification 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, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa. The vehicle owner's residence moves into or out of 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 be painted with specified patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other vehicles are not allowed to paint, install, or use patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are exclusive to or similar to those of the aforementioned vehicles.