Do I need to go to the DMV to get the green book for a fully paid car?
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Yes, you need to go to the vehicle management office to collect it. Here is the relevant information: Introduction to the vehicle green book: The motor vehicle registration certificate is the legal proof of vehicle ownership, kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required to be presented for any vehicle registration procedures such as transfer or change of ownership, and records the relevant details of the vehicle, serving as the vehicle's household registration book. Application process: To apply for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle owner must bring the vehicle to the DMV. If the vehicle owner is a natural person applying for a replacement "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate," they must apply in person and cannot delegate the task to others. If the vehicle owner cannot be present to apply for a replacement due to reasons such as death, overseas travel, serious illness or disability, or force majeure, relevant proof must be provided.
When I first bought a car, I also wondered if I had to make a special trip to the DMV to get the green title. Later, I learned that for fully paid vehicles, the green title, as the certificate of ownership, must be collected in person at the DMV after completing the license plate registration or transfer procedures. It is not automatically mailed to your home. Bring your ID, purchase invoice, and vehicle registration certificate, and you'll need to sign for confirmation on-site. The whole process might take one or two hours of waiting, especially if you go early to avoid the morning rush, which is more convenient. That time, I delayed for half a day and ended up facing a huge crowd. After getting the green title, I felt much more secure. Don't skip this step—it's the car's proof of identity, essential for selling or insuring the car later. Remember to store it properly in a dry place to avoid the extra hassle of losing it.
