Can I Get a Vehicle License Without a Driver's License?
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You can obtain a vehicle license without a driver's license. The vehicle license is a legal document that permits a motor vehicle to be driven on roads within China. A driver's license, on the other hand, is a qualification certificate that allows a person to drive a motor vehicle. While the two are separate, they are interconnected, and both are required to legally drive a vehicle on the road. Vehicle License: The vehicle license is a legal document that permits a motor vehicle to be driven on roads within China. It consists of three parts: the license holder, the main page, and the supplementary page. The front of the main page contains the endorsed license core, the back has a photo of the vehicle, and the supplementary page contains another endorsed license core. The vehicle license is issued by the Vehicle Management Center and is used to verify the authenticity of vehicle information.
The vehicle license is the car's ID, not your driver's qualification, so you can get it without a driver's license. I remember helping a friend with this—he had just bought a new car but was still studying for his driver's test. We simply took his ID, purchase invoice, and vehicle certification to the DMV and successfully obtained the vehicle license. The whole process didn’t require proof of a driver’s license; the key was proving he was the legal owner of the car. This is quite common, like when family members share a car—the owner isn’t necessarily the driver. After getting the license, the car can legally hit the road, but driving still requires a driver’s license. Otherwise, driving without one is illegal and can lead to fines or impounding. The vehicle license comes in handy during regular inspections, showing the car’s registration details for transfers or annual checks. If there are errors in the vehicle info, the license must be updated promptly. Bottom line: not having a driver’s license doesn’t stop you from being a car owner, but never risk driving without one.
