Can the Green Book be Reissued?
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The Green Book can be reissued if lost. Here are the details: Overview: The Green Book of a vehicle generally refers to the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate'. Because its cover is 'green', it is commonly called the 'Green Book'. According to Article 43 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations', when the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate is lost, missing, or damaged, the owner of the motor vehicle should apply for a reissue or replacement at the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. Others: After receiving the application for reissuance of the Green Book, the vehicle management office should, within one day from the date of acceptance, confirm the motor vehicle, review the submitted proofs and credentials, and reissue or replace the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate.
I've experienced losing the green book (vehicle registration certificate) several times, and each time the replacement process went smoothly without any complications. I remember once discovering it was missing during a car ownership transfer – I panicked and rushed to the local DMV. Just needed to bring my ID card and vehicle license, fill out an application form, and pay a small fee of around tens of RMB. Usually got it done within a week. Nowadays, DMVs offer online appointment services, which is much more convenient and avoids long queues. The green book is like a car's household register – without it, you can't sell or transfer the vehicle, so replacement is super important. My usual advice is to keep the green book in the car's glove compartment on the passenger side – safe and easily accessible. When going for replacement, bringing some vehicle photos might speed things up, but it's not essential as staff will guide you through it.
