Does a discrepancy between the driving license address and ID card address affect vehicle inspection?

[SanNadia]

It has an impact on vehicle transactions and inspections. A discrepancy between the ID card address and the driving license address can affect vehicle transactions and inspections to some extent. If the vehicle has issues such as age or emission standards that prevent it from being transferred to the ID card holder's registered address, a temporary residence permit or proof of residence in the local area will be required. More details are as follows: Legal basis: Article 11 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states that when driving a motor vehicle on the road, the vehicle must display its license plate, inspection qualification mark, and insurance mark, and the driver must carry the vehicle's driving license. The license plate must be displayed clearly and completely as required, and must not be intentionally obscured or damaged. No unit or individual may confiscate or detain a vehicle's license plate. Composition: The motor vehicle driving license is the legal document permitting the vehicle to operate on roads within China. The driving license consists of three parts: the license holder, the main page, and the supplementary page.

[XavierLynn]

I've dealt with similar issues before. Inconsistency between the address on the vehicle license and the ID card usually doesn't affect the annual vehicle inspection. The inspection primarily checks the vehicle's safety performance, such as lights, brakes, and emissions, while verifying that the license plate, engine number, and frame number on the vehicle license match. The address difference is irrelevant because the inspection agency only focuses on the vehicle itself and the authenticity of the vehicle license. The ID card address is mainly used for identity verification, and even if they don't match, as long as you provide a valid ID card, you can pass. For example, my own car had a changed address, but the annual inspection was never delayed. If you maintain this situation long-term, it might trigger additional verification during insurance claims or traffic violation processing. It's recommended to update the address on the vehicle license at the DMV, bringing your ID card and proof of the new address to avoid future hassles.

[MacEli]

I had my car inspected last year, and the address on the vehicle registration didn't match my ID card, but it wasn't an issue at all. During the inspection, they only checked the vehicle's condition and the information on the registration, not whether the ID address matched. The whole process was super simple—the staff mainly tested things like brakes and lights to ensure the car was safe. The ID was just to prove it was me; I filled in my ID information on the forms, but the address didn't affect the outcome. Once, I forgot to update it after moving, and it still passed. However, different addresses might cause minor issues, like not receiving the inspection notice or slower insurance claims. It's best to find time to update the address on the registration at the DMV—just bring proof like your household register.

[VanEzra]

Vehicle inspection does not depend on whether the addresses match. The address on the vehicle license is the registration information of the vehicle, while the address on the ID card is the personal residence address. There is no direct connection between the two. The focus of the annual inspection is on vehicle safety. As long as the vehicle license is valid and the vehicle condition meets the standards, it will pass. Address discrepancies are common in daily driving or annual inspections, so there is no need to worry.