For the color change registration, either the vehicle owner or a friend can handle the process. If a friend is handling it, they need to bring the owner's ID card. Additionally, they must provide the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form," the agent's original and photocopied ID, the original vehicle registration certificate, and the original vehicle license. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, no modification registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, registration is necessary, and it must be completed within 10 days after the color change. When applying for a vehicle color change registration, it's important to check if the vehicle has any outstanding traffic violations. If there are violations, they must be resolved before proceeding with the registration. During the registration process, the vehicle must be kept clean as an inspection of its appearance is required, along with taking photos of the body. If the vehicle has modifications, it will not pass inspection, and the original factory settings must be restored. For the registration at the vehicle management office, it's best to make an online appointment in advance before going in person. Also, it's advisable to avoid using color-changing films like "chameleon" series, as they tend to be overly flashy and exaggerated under sunlight, making the registration process more difficult. Precautions for Vehicle Wrap Color Change: Before changing the color of a vehicle wrap, it's necessary to consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether this method of color change is permitted in the area. If the region does not support this method, registration cannot be completed after the color change, and the wrap must be removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," vehicle 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 for modification registration afterward. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for modification registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Whole vehicle replacement due to quality issues. Change of use, such as converting a commercial vehicle to non-commercial or vice versa. Change of the vehicle owner's residence, moving in 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 display designated patterns and install alarms and warning lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from using similar patterns, alarms, or warning lights.
