Can the Supplementary Page of the Vehicle License Be Replaced Separately?
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Yes, the supplementary page of the vehicle license can be replaced separately. Bring your ID card and a copy (non-local residents need a temporary residence permit or residence permit and its copy), drive your car, and go directly to the vehicle management office for replacement. Below is the relevant information: Required documents: To replace the vehicle license, you must also submit a standard photo of the vehicle. You can prepare it in advance. The vehicle image should occupy two-thirds of the photo, clearly showing the body color and appearance features, taken from a 45-degree angle on the left front side of the vehicle. Regulations: According to Article 25, Paragraph 1 of China's "Procedures for Handling Road Traffic Safety Violations": If the vehicle license is not carried (or the license is incomplete, missing the supplementary page), the vehicle can be legally impounded.
I've been driving for ten years and once lost the supplementary page of my vehicle license. At the time, I wondered if I could get just that page reissued, but when I asked at the vehicle management office, I found out it's not possible—you have to replace the entire license. The reason is that the supplementary page contains annual inspection records and critical information, and reissuing it alone could easily lead to forgery and is unsafe. Prepare a copy of your ID card, the vehicle registration certificate, and an application form, pay a reissuance fee of about 30 to 50 yuan, and you'll usually get the new license in a day or two. Don’t delay too long, as the police may impose a small fine if they catch you driving without it. Usually, keep the license in the glove compartment of your car, and make it a habit to have a photocopy ready as a backup—it saves hassle if it gets lost. This approach is both convenient and compliant, making driving more worry-free.
