Can the vehicle green book be reissued if lost?
1 Answers
If the vehicle green book is lost, it can be reissued. The vehicle owner should promptly apply for a replacement at the local vehicle management office under the jurisdiction of the vehicle. According to Article 43 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," if the motor vehicle registration certificate is lost, missing, or damaged, the vehicle owner must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. If the transfer procedures have not been completed, the original owner should be contacted. The original owner must personally drive to the vehicle management office with their ID card and vehicle license to apply for a replacement. If the vehicle has been transferred, the current owner must personally drive to the vehicle management office with their ID card and vehicle license to apply for a replacement. This is the only motor vehicle-related business that cannot be handled by a proxy. When applying, the vehicle owner must fill out an application form and submit proof of identity. For the replacement of the motor vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle must also be inspected. The vehicle management office will confirm the vehicle's details, review the submitted documents, and issue a new registration certificate within one day of receiving the application. Required documents: "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form"; Original and copy of the vehicle owner's ID card; Motor vehicle inspection record form (processed on-site); According to Article 54 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," vehicle owners may authorize an agent to handle various motor vehicle registration and related matters, except for applying for a replacement of the motor vehicle registration certificate. If the vehicle owner is unable to apply for a replacement due to death, travel abroad, serious illness, disability, or force majeure, they may authorize an agent to apply on their behalf with relevant proof. The agent must submit their ID card and a written authorization from the vehicle owner when handling motor vehicle registration and related matters. Conditions for reissuing the vehicle green book: If the motor vehicle registration certificate is lost, missing, or damaged, the vehicle owner must apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. The consequences of losing the motor vehicle registration certificate are as follows: The vehicle certificate is an essential tool for managing motor vehicles. Without it, owners cannot register new vehicles; If the motor vehicle registration certificate is lost, the license plate cannot be replaced; The vehicle cannot be sold or transferred; The vehicle cannot be mortgaged; Vehicle inspections and other procedures will be restricted.