Do I need to get a stamp on my vehicle license when the 2-year exemption period for the 6-year inspection-free policy expires?
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In 2021, vehicle inspection requires a stamp on the vehicle license. However, for vehicles under the 6-year inspection-free policy, no stamp is needed on the vehicle license, meaning there is no need to endorse the inspection validity period. Instead, you only need to apply for an annual inspection decal at the vehicle management office every 2 years. Introduction to the new regulations: Starting from July 2018, the new regulations stipulate that vehicles eligible for the 6-year inspection-free policy only need to bring their ID card to the vehicle management office to collect the inspection compliance decal when handling annual inspection procedures. The inspection validity date will no longer be stamped on the supplementary page of the vehicle license, further simplifying the inspection process for inspection-free vehicles and making it more convenient for many new car owners. Things to note: Failing to collect the inspection-free decal on time or not displaying the annual inspection decal as required constitutes a traffic violation and will result in corresponding penalties.
I have a car that's been in use for almost four years, still within the six-year exemption period from mandatory inspections. Every two years when the deadline approaches, the vehicle license does need to be stamped to update the inspection mark. Last time I went to the DMV, the staff stamped a red seal on the supplementary page, indicating the next due date. The whole process took just ten minutes, with no need for a paid on-site inspection. Some friends worry about complicated procedures, but nowadays many cities offer online appointment services via apps—just fill out a form, upload documents, and after backend processing, you only need to visit to get the license stamped. Don’t procrastinate; if you forget to update the stamp and get stopped by police, you might face fines, penalty points, and it could affect future insurance claims. I recommend setting a reminder one month in advance—safety first, plus it saves hassle.
