How to Conduct the Annual Inspection for a New Car After 2 Years?
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For the annual inspection of a new car after 2 years, the vehicle owner needs to personally bring the following documents to the local vehicle management office or traffic police department to apply for the annual inspection sticker: 1. Vehicle registration certificate (original and duplicate); 2. ID card of the vehicle owner; 3. Compulsory traffic insurance policy for the vehicle; 4. Proof of payment or exemption for vehicle and vessel tax. If the inspection is delegated to someone else, the original ID card of the delegate and a written authorization signed by the vehicle owner are also required. For small cars and blue-plate minivans, the first six years after registration require an inspection every two years; after six years, it becomes an annual inspection; after fifteen years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. For trucks, an annual inspection is required after registration, and after ten years, it becomes a semi-annual inspection. The documents needed for the vehicle annual inspection include: the vehicle registration certificate, a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the vehicle and vessel tax receipt.
Getting an annual inspection for a new car after 2 years is actually quite hassle-free—no need to visit a testing station. Last time, I simply opened the Traffic Management 12123 app, navigated to the "Motor Vehicle Services" section, and selected "Apply for Inspection Exemption Mark for Exempt Vehicles." You’ll need to upload a photo of your valid compulsory traffic insurance policy—I just used a screenshot of my e-policy. The system will also require photos of both sides of your vehicle license (front and back), so don’t forget the page with the annual inspection stamp on the back of the copy. The e-inspection mark usually appears in the app by the next day. The key point is that all traffic violations must be cleared before applying. If you miss the annual inspection deadline, you’ll face fines, so it’s best to handle it a month early. Also, if you’ve modified rims or changed the car’s color, you’ll need to revert to the original specs to qualify for the exemption.
