How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title?
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Prepare relevant vehicle documents and proofs in advance, such as the vehicle owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and other related documents. After preparing the documents, the vehicle owner must personally submit a replacement application at the local vehicle management office's license replacement window, and fill out and submit the relevant documents and proofs.
I just had my vehicle registration certificate reissued the other day, and it was quite a hassle. Losing the registration certificate is no small matter and needs to be dealt with promptly; otherwise, transferring ownership or selling the car can become problematic. First, you need to visit the local vehicle management office with your original ID card and the vehicle's license, and provide the license plate number or VIN for record verification. Remember to write a reissuance application explaining the situation, or the staff won’t process it. Before going, it’s best to make an appointment through the vehicle management office’s online system to avoid wasting time waiting in line. That time, it took me a whole day—waiting for the office to verify the VIN to ensure the car wasn’t stolen—before paying around 80 yuan in fees to get the new certificate. It’s advisable not to drive during the reissuance period to avoid potential disputes if stopped by traffic police. I recommend keeping a photocopy of the registration certificate at home or in the cloud as a precaution.
