How to Replace a Lost License Plate?
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Vehicle owners need to bring relevant documents to the vehicle management office for replacement. After registration and approval, they should pay the fee at the payment window (usually around 100 yuan). Once the new license plate is made, they can go to collect it. The following are relevant details about license plates: 1. Relevant legal provisions: Article 44 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" states that if the motor vehicle license plate or registration certificate is lost, destroyed, or damaged, the owner must apply for replacement at the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. When applying, the owner must fill out an application form and submit proof of identity. 2. Required materials: "Motor Vehicle License Application Form" (filled out on-site); the owner's identity proof and a copy; the original motor vehicle license plate and registration certificate (if not lost, destroyed, or damaged); if the application is submitted by an authorized agent (or an employee of the company), a power of attorney for motor vehicle business and the agent's (or authorized person's) identity proof and a copy must also be submitted.
The day my license plate got scraped off, I immediately called the traffic police to file a report. The replacement process actually involves four steps: first, go to the local DMV in your jurisdiction to fill out an application form, remember to bring your ID card, vehicle license, and vehicle registration certificate; then pay a 110 yuan processing fee; next, the staff will issue you a temporary license plate valid for 15 days; finally, wait for an SMS notification to pick up your new metal plate. If it was stolen, you must first go to the police station to file a report and get a certificate. It's best to arrive early at the DMV to avoid the 9 a.m. rush hour, and with all the documents ready, it can be done in half an hour. Remember to stick the temporary license plate on the front and rear windshields, and don't drive with an expired one.
Don't panic if your license plate falls off. I just went through the replacement process last month. The steps are quite simple: First, bring your original ID card, vehicle green book, and driving license to the DMV. If the plate was stolen, you'll also need to bring the police report receipt. At the counter, fill out a replacement application form. If there are no traffic violation records found in the system, your application will be accepted immediately. After paying the fee, you'll receive a paper temporary plate, and the formal plate will take about 7 working days to be ready. The key point is that you must go to the DMV where the plate was originally issued—you can't do it in another location. During the replacement period, make sure to properly display the temporary plate when driving, otherwise, you risk getting points deducted if checked by the police. I recommend taking a photo of your electronic version of the driving license as a backup, as losing the green book would be even more troublesome.
