How to Report Loss and Reapply for a Vehicle License?
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Apply for a replacement or reissue at the vehicle management office of the registration location. When applying, the vehicle owner must fill out the application form and submit proof of identity. Submit the application form for replacement or reissue of the vehicle license and identity proofs of the vehicle owner and the agent. The vehicle license will be reissued or replaced within one day from the date of acceptance. If the vehicle license plate is illegible or one side is lost, the original plate should be returned. To reapply for a vehicle license, a standard photo of the vehicle must also be submitted.
If the vehicle license is lost, I accidentally lost it last time I was driving, and I was really worried at the time, afraid that someone might pick it up and misuse it. So the first thing to do is to report the loss at the vehicle management office, which means verbally informing the staff that your license is lost and making a record to prevent risks. After reporting the loss, it’s more convenient to apply for a replacement directly: bring your original ID card, the vehicle registration certificate, and a few 1-inch photos, fill out an application form, pay a small fee of a few dozen yuan, and you can get a new one in one or two working days. My experience went smoothly that time—just remember not to delay the process. If you drive without the license and get checked by traffic police, it could be troublesome. It’s best to keep the license in a fixed place or take a photo and save it on your phone as a precaution, so you don’t have to worry all the time. Once the new license is issued, the old one automatically becomes invalid. Safety first—it’ll make driving much more comfortable.
