Does a Vehicle License Need to Be Replaced?
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The vehicle license needs to be replaced after expiration. Below is the replacement process for an expired vehicle license: 1. The driver must prepare the original ID card, original and photocopy of the vehicle license, original insurance card, and proof of vehicle and vessel tax payment, among other documents. 2. Check online for any traffic violation records. If there are any unresolved violations, they must be settled. 3. Self-service procedure: (1) First, obtain the annual inspection form and have it stamped. (2) Take the annual inspection form to the local traffic police team for stamping. (3) Bring the annual inspection form to the vehicle inspection line entrance for staff signature, then drive into the inspection line. The vehicle will undergo inspections such as front and rear brakes, exhaust emissions, and lights. Next is the engine model number check. Collect the result form from the office, pay fees including the model number fee, adjustment fee for unqualified items, and re-inspection fee. Then, return to the office with the inspection result form for document photocopying. (4) The driver should bring the annual inspection form, vehicle license, inspection result form, and vehicle inspection certificate to the local vehicle management office for filing. Typically, the entire annual inspection process takes about 3 hours.
The vehicle license generally does not need to be replaced as it is valid for a long time. You only need to get a new one if you buy a new car, transfer ownership, change your name or address, or if the license is lost or damaged. I personally encountered this situation: after buying a used car, I went to the vehicle management office to apply for a new license. I brought the old license, my ID card, and the vehicle registration certificate, filled out a form, paid a few dozen yuan, and it was done in half an hour. Don’t delay, otherwise, if you’re stopped by the police without a license, you could be fined and penalized with points. Always keep it safe, preferably in the glove compartment of your car, and avoid placing it with water or other items to prevent damage.
