Does the color change registration require the vehicle owner to go in person?

[RyanLee]

For color change registration, either the vehicle owner or a friend can handle it on their behalf. If a friend is handling it, they need to bring the owner's ID card. Additionally, they must bring the "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form", the agent's identity proof, the motor vehicle registration certificate, the motor vehicle driving license, and other required documents. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law", if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to go through the change registration process. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, registration is required, and it must be done within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Precautions for vehicle wrap color change: Before changing the color of a vehicle wrap, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to check if the region allows changing vehicle color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, registration cannot be processed after the change, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", vehicle owners are no longer required to apply in advance to the vehicle management office. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for change registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration with the local vehicle management office under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Whole vehicle replacement due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use or vice versa. The vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with specified patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from painting, installing, or using patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are exclusive to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles. Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that if the body color is changed without going through the required change registration, the public security traffic management department may issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to its original color.