How to Reissue a Vehicle License?
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If a motor vehicle license is lost or damaged, the owner needs to apply for a replacement or reissue at the vehicle management office of the registration location. When applying, the motor vehicle owner should fill out an application form, present the vehicle for inspection, and submit the required documents. The vehicle management office should, within two days of accepting the application, verify the motor vehicle, check the vehicle identification number imprint, and review the submitted documents. The vehicle management office should reissue or replace the vehicle license within one day of accepting the application.
Replacing a lost vehicle license is actually quite simple. I just helped a friend with it recently. Bring your original ID card and a photocopy, along with the vehicle registration certificate (that big green booklet), and go directly to the DMV. Remember to take a photo of the front left corner of your vehicle in advance, though they do offer photo services on-site but there might be a queue. At the counter, fill out an application form and pay a 10-yuan processing fee. If you complete the process in the morning, you can usually get the new license by the afternoon. A little tip: it's best to go on a weekday afternoon to avoid the peak crowds on Mondays and Fridays. If the old license is still with you but damaged, you'll need to bring it along - the staff will cut a corner off to invalidate it on the spot. You can also apply for a replacement in a different city, just make sure to bring your residence permit.
Just got my vehicle license replaced last week, sharing some tips. The preferred method is online application via the 12123 APP - open the homepage, click 'Service Handling', select 'Replacement for Lost Vehicle License', then upload photos of both sides of your ID card and vehicle photos. After approval, it'll be mailed to your home, but remember the shipping address must match the one registered on your driver's license. For offline processing, it's advisable to call the DMV in advance as some branches only accept appointments. Required materials are original ID and vehicle registration certificate, takes about half an hour to get the new license. Important note: you can't drive during the processing period, better take a taxi or have family drive you.
