How to Handle Motorcycle Deregistration Without the Vehicle?
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If the motorcycle is stolen, you need to provide the case receipt, the certificate of motor vehicle theft, and the owner's identity proof to the vehicle management office counter to process the vehicle deregistration. If the vehicle is lost due to natural disasters such as typhoons or fires, you need to obtain a certificate from the local government proving that the vehicle was destroyed by a natural disaster. Submit a deregistration commitment letter (the vehicle management office will provide the format) stating that the vehicle no longer exists, along with the owner's identity proof, to the vehicle management office counter to process the vehicle deregistration.
I once had a motorcycle stolen and didn’t report it in time, which made the deregistration process quite troublesome. I had to bring my ID card and vehicle license to the DMV to apply for cancellation, but without a theft report, it wasn’t possible. So, I first went to the police station to get a stolen vehicle certificate. The staff had me fill out an application form, and after review, the deregistration was completed. If I hadn’t done it, someone might have misused my license plate for illegal activities, and I could have faced unpaid fees or fines. Later, I advised my friends to report theft immediately and then deregister to avoid future hassles. The whole process took a few days, but safety comes first.
