How to Replace a Lost License Plate?
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You can apply at the vehicle management office window or self-service machine, or apply online, and it will be mailed to your home after production. After the vehicle license plate is lost, the owner needs to go to the vehicle's registration location to apply for a replacement. To replace or renew the motor vehicle license plate or registration certificate, in addition to applying at the vehicle management office, you can also apply online through the local internet traffic safety service management platform or the Traffic Management 12123 APP. The following are the relevant procedures: 1. "Motor Vehicle License Application Form" (filled out on-site). 2. The identity proof and copy of the motor vehicle owner. 3. The original motor vehicle license plate and registration certificate that have not been destroyed, lost, or damaged. 4. If the replacement is entrusted to an agent, a motor vehicle business power of attorney and the agent's identity proof and copy should also be submitted.
My car has had quite a few issues, and losing the license plate was one of them. First, you'll need to visit the local police station to get a loss certificate—remember to bring your ID card and the original vehicle registration certificate. Then heading to the DMV is the most convenient option, though some places now allow appointments through the Traffic Management 12123 app. When filling out the application form, make sure not to make any mistakes with the license plate number, or you'll have to start over. The replacement fee is a little over 100 yuan, but temporary plates cost extra. Oh, and if it was stolen, you'll need to file a theft report. Once you get the temporary plates, stick them on the lower right corner of the front windshield—the paper ones are valid for 15 days, so don't drive without them during that period. You'll get a text when the metal plates are ready, and you can choose to pick them up or have them mailed. I'd recommend getting anti-theft screws to avoid going through this again.
