Can the Annual Inspection Sticker in Ningbo Be Collected by a Proxy?

[Diego]

Ningbo annual inspection stickers can be collected by a proxy. Requirements for proxy collection of the six-year inspection sticker: The vehicle owner must first visit the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered with the following documents: ID card (of the proxy), vehicle license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, vehicle and vessel tax or tax exemption certificate, and motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate. While filling out the application form, any traffic violations or accidents involving the vehicle must be resolved, and an authorization letter for issuing the inspection qualification mark must be applied for. Subsequently, both parties should bring the authorization letter, the aforementioned vehicle documents, and their ID cards to the vehicle management office in the authorized region to apply for the inspection qualification mark after the vehicle passes the inspection. Annual inspection schedule: For non-commercial vehicles such as passenger cars, new vehicles are exempt from inspection for the first six years, after which an annual inspection is required. The specific month can be referenced on the vehicle license.

[OBlakely]

Of course, you can have someone else pick it up for you! In Ningbo, it's perfectly fine to have a friend or family member collect the annual inspection sticker on your behalf. Just remember to bring the original ID of the person picking it up, a copy of the vehicle owner's ID, the vehicle registration certificate, and the annual inspection pass certificate—all these documents are essential. Last time, I had my cousin pick it up for me, and it only took about ten minutes. However, please note that Zhejiang Province has now implemented electronic annual inspection labels. You can directly apply for the electronic version through the "Traffic Management 12123" app, eliminating the need for a paper sticker and avoiding obstructing your view. So, if you find it troublesome, it’s actually more convenient to handle it online, and it’s also more eco-friendly. Before you go, I recommend calling the vehicle management office to check the latest regulations to avoid a wasted trip.