Can You Change the Color Without the Green Book?

[AngelinaLee]

Without the vehicle registration certificate, you cannot complete the color change registration. According to Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, the following documents are required for submission: the "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form," original and photocopy of the identity documents of the vehicle owner and agent, original vehicle registration certificate, original vehicle license, and payment of all fines before the color change. 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%, there is no need to apply for change registration. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be recorded, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the vehicle's color is changed. Precautions for Vehicle Color Change: Before changing the color of a motor vehicle, you need to consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to check whether the region allows changing the vehicle color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, the registration procedure cannot be completed after the change, and the wrap must be completely 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 change registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change 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 nature, such as commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use or vice versa. Change of the vehicle owner's residence 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 be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from painting, installing, or using patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are specific to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles.