
The vehicle green book is the "Vehicle Registration Certificate", which consists of three parts: the certificate holder, the main page, and the supplementary page. It serves as the legal proof of vehicle ownership and is a necessary property certificate for the vehicle. If it is lost, missing, or damaged, the vehicle owner should apply for a replacement or reissuance at the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. Introduction to the materials required for applying for the Vehicle Registration Certificate: 1. Bring the "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form", the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's identity proof, and the Motor Vehicle Inspection Record Form. 2. If the vehicle owner is a natural person applying for the "Vehicle Registration Certificate" business, they must apply in person and cannot delegate the task to others. If the vehicle owner cannot apply in person due to reasons such as death, overseas travel, severe illness or disability, or force majeure, relevant proof must be provided.

Last year when I bought a used car, I carefully counted the pages of the green vehicle registration certificate. That big green booklet is titled 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate' and contains 12 pages in total. The first two pages record basic vehicle information like the engine number, VIN, and manufacturing date. Several middle pages are dedicated to registration of ownership transfers - each transaction is stamped by the DMV. There are also special pages for recording lien releases. Once when I needed the green book for lien release procedures, the clerk specifically warned that all 12 pages must be intact - even one missing page would make replacement very troublesome. I always store it in a fireproof and moisture-proof place after use, as losing it is more troublesome than losing the vehicle license.

I recently helped a friend inspect a car and flipped through the vehicle's green book. That green booklet has 12 pages front and back—thin but packed with information. The first page displays the certificate number and anti-counterfeit mark, followed by several pages detailing the vehicle's specifications, including obscure data like dimensions and tire specs. The most practical section is the transfer registration page, which logs previous owners like an account book, adding a new entry with each transfer. Nowadays, when handling digital transactions, scans of pages 3 and 8 of the green book are often required. Remember to put it away immediately after taking photos—last time, I almost left it at the print shop.

I have three vehicle green books from different years. The older one has a blue cover with 10 pages, while the current standard version has a green cover with 12 pages. The internal structure is similar: the first two pages contain basic information, the middle six pages are for ownership change records, and the last two pages are for mortgage information. Additional notes are printed on the inside of the back cover, reminding users not to alter or damage the document. When processing a transfer, the vehicle management office only uses pages 3 to 8, but all pages feature anti-counterfeit watermarks and serial numbers. It's best to store them in a plastic sleeve, as the pages can stick together in humid weather.


