How to Replace Vehicle Documents?
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Vehicle documents mainly include the following: 1. Vehicle License: To replace it, you need to go to the vehicle management office. First, take photos of the vehicle in the parking lot, fill out the "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form," and provide the owner's ID card and a local temporary residence permit for non-local residents. 2. Replacement of the Registration Certificate: You need to go to a vehicle management branch for vehicle inspection and photography, then collect it at the branch. Required documents include the owner's original ID card, and a temporary residence permit for non-local residents. It can be obtained on the spot and cannot be processed by an agent. 3. Replacement of the Car Purchase Invoice: For vehicles older than five years, the owner can write a commitment letter on-site. For vehicles less than five years old, you need to obtain a copy from the 4S store, have the 4S store stamp it with a financial seal, and then go to the Industry and Commerce Bureau to have the industry and commerce verification seal re-stamped. This must be done by the owner personally and cannot be processed by an agent. 4. Replacement of the Second-hand Vehicle Transfer Ticket: Take the registration certificate to the transaction hall where the transfer was originally processed to obtain a query slip. This can be processed by an agent.
I just bought a car not long ago and lost my vehicle license, which made me panic instantly, not knowing what to do. After checking online, I found out I needed to go to the DMV, so I prepared copies of my ID, driver's license photos, and the car purchase invoice. I went there early to queue up, but the place was packed. When it was finally my turn, I was told I was missing a vehicle photo registration form. I had to go back home and redo everything, spending most of the day just to submit the materials. The entire replacement process took a week, and not being able to drive my car was really frustrating. A reminder to new car owners: download the material checklist from the DMV website in advance and print it out to avoid running back and forth. Also, scan your documents and keep electronic copies on your computer as a backup, so you won’t be as scared if you lose something again.
