Difference Between Reissuing Inspection Compliance Mark and Applying for Inspection Exemption Mark

[RuthLynn]

Inspection compliance marks and inspection exemption marks are essentially the same. The marks received by exempted vehicles and those issued by inspection stations after passing safety technical inspections only differ in the inspection agency item on the back. Exemption marks print "None," while inspection station-issued marks print the name of the inspection agency; all other aspects are identical. Reissuing an inspection compliance mark is applicable when the original mark is lost or damaged and can be done via the APP12123. Below are relevant details about vehicle inspections: 1. Processing Locations: Embassies/consulates and foreign-licensed vehicles should process at the vehicle management office, while other vehicles should go to the branch office corresponding to the address on the vehicle owner's identity document. The vehicle management office or branch will complete the process within one working day from acceptance, with no fees charged. 2. Address Details: For organizations, the address is as stated on their identity document; for individuals, it is their declared residential address. 3. Circumstances for Reissuing Vehicle Inspection Compliance Marks and Required Documents: If the inspection compliance mark is damaged, lost, or destroyed during its valid period, the vehicle owner must submit the following documents to apply for a reissue: (1) Vehicle registration certificate. (2) If the mark is damaged, the damaged inspection compliance mark must also be surrendered.

[Karen]

Getting a replacement inspection sticker and applying for an exemption sticker are two different things. A replacement is when the original inspection sticker on your car is lost or damaged, and you need to get a new one. This usually happens because the vehicle has already passed the annual inspection, but the sticker is missing and needs to be replaced. For example, last time after my annual inspection, I accidentally scratched the sticker and had to go to the DMV to reapply, bringing my driver's license and ID card, and it took just over ten minutes to get it done. On the other hand, applying for an exemption sticker is for new cars or older cars that meet the exemption criteria, where you get a sticker directly from the source, bypassing the annual inspection process. New cars can apply for an exemption for the first six years, saving the hassle of queuing up for an inspection. So, one is about replacing something old, and the other is about obtaining a new status. If you don't understand the difference, you might get fined when driving because without the sticker, the police will assume you haven't had your car inspected. Remember, missing stickers affect safe and legal driving, so this is something you can't afford to be careless about. Regularly check the status of your car's stickers to prevent problems before they arise.

[EllaAnn]

I think there's a big difference between replacing an inspection sticker and applying for an exemption sticker. Replacing means my car has already passed inspection, but the sticker got lost, so I need to get an identical one again. If the sticker gets blown off by the wind or torn by kids while driving, I'll have to go through the replacement process. Applying for an exemption sticker is different - like when I buy a new car, I can just fill out an online form to get the exemption sticker directly, saving me the trouble of queuing at inspection stations for emissions tests, which is much more convenient. Specifically, replacement is a post-event remedy, while application is a preemptive action. Replacement requires the car to have already passed inspection, whereas applying for exemption means getting inspection-free status without actual testing. Not understanding this could lead to delays or even violations - a friend of mine once got a ticket for forgetting to replace his sticker. I recommend checking your stickers before and after each annual inspection to ensure smooth driving. Don't overlook these details in daily car use, safety always comes first.