How to Obtain the Vehicle Environmental Protection Label?
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Steps to obtain the vehicle environmental protection label are as follows: 1. Visit the local vehicle exhaust emission testing department to have your vehicle's exhaust measured. 2. Take the exhaust emission test pass certificate to the environmental protection label issuance office at the vehicle management office to apply for the environmental protection label. You need to bring the original copies of three documents: the vehicle license, the vehicle registration certificate, and the owner's ID card. Submit these to the staff to receive the vehicle environmental protection label. 3. Note that the label should be affixed to the upper right corner of the vehicle's windshield. It is recommended to use a static cling sticker for easy removal during re-inspection without leaving residue on the glass. 4. If the vehicle fails the exhaust emission test, it should be repaired and then re-tested at the original testing facility. Only after passing the re-test can you apply for the environmental protection label.
I remember it was quite simple to help a friend with this last year. Nowadays, most cities issue the environmental label directly through the annual inspection. You drive to the testing station for the tailpipe emissions test, and if it passes, you can get the paper label on the spot. In some places, it’s directly synchronized to the electronic version in the Traffic Management 12123 App. For new cars, it’s even more convenient—just bring the purchase invoice, certificate of conformity, and other materials when registering the license plate at the vehicle management office, and they’ll give you the environmental label along with the vehicle license. Pay special attention that some new energy vehicles are exempt from inspection and can receive the label directly, so don’t make a wasted trip. If you lose the old label and need a replacement, many government service centers now have self-service kiosks where you can print it by scanning your ID card.
