If mortgaged to a bank, the color change registration can only be processed after the mortgage loan is fully repaid. If mortgaged to manufacturer financing, you can borrow the vehicle registration certificate from the 4S dealership, usually for a fee. The owner must return it within the specified period and ensure the vehicle is reported after the color change. According to Article 10 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," the following documents are required to apply for a change in vehicle body color: "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form"; identity proof and copies of the vehicle owner and agent; motor vehicle registration certificate; motor vehicle driving license; standard photos of the vehicle for which the change is being applied; and resolution of all traffic violations. If the color change area does not exceed 30% of the vehicle's surface, no change registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be registered and filed within 10 days after the color change. Precautions for Vehicle Color Change: Before changing the vehicle color, consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region permits color changes via wrapping film. If the region does not support this method, the change cannot be registered, and the film must be removed to restore the original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners no longer need 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 a change registration. Article 10 states that registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use, such as converting a commercial vehicle to non-commercial or vice versa. Change of the owner's residence in or out of the vehicle management office's jurisdiction. 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 display designated markings and install alarms and signal lights as required. Other vehicles are prohibited from using similar markings, alarms, or signal lights. Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" stipulates that failure to register a color change as required may result in a warning or fine from the traffic management authorities. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to the original color.
