Is an appointment required for color change registration?

[EmilyLynn]

An appointment is required for color change registration. To schedule a vehicle registration appointment, you can call the vehicle management office or make an appointment through the 12123 platform. The registration process: Before registration, clear any traffic violations; call the vehicle management office to schedule a vehicle registration appointment; bring your ID card, vehicle license, and vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office for photos; collect the photos at the designated window and make a copy of your ID card; fill out the "Vehicle Modification Application Form," then submit the photos and form to the review window and pay the fee; wait for the traffic police to inspect the vehicle, and if the inspection is successful, collect the new vehicle license at the designated window; registration is complete. Precautions for vehicle color changes: Avoid unconventional colors such as chrome or chameleon colors; do not choose colors identical or similar to those of special vehicles (ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, or SWAT vehicles), and the body color should not exceed three types.

[Elijah]

From my personal experience, color change registration is usually recommended to be done by appointment, as it saves a lot of time. Two years ago, I went to the DMV for a color change thinking I could just walk in, but ended up waiting in line for two hours—it was packed, especially during the morning rush. Nowadays, many places have official apps or mini-programs, like Traffic Management 12123. I just log in beforehand, pick a date and time, enter my license plate number and the reason for the color change, and after making the appointment, I go straight to the counter—the whole process takes just a few minutes. I recommend bringing your vehicle registration, original ID card and a copy, as well as photos of the new color. Appointments are usually free, whereas walking in might mean even longer waits. Once the registration is successful, the DMV will update the photo on your vehicle registration to reflect the new color, ensuring the information is current to avoid any issues if you're pulled over. Overall, appointments make the process much smoother, and I’ll definitely keep doing it this way in the future.

[VonKendra]

As a young person, I'm used to handling everything with my phone, and color change registration is no exception. I downloaded the Traffic Management 12123 app, registered and logged in, then went to the vehicle services section to find the color change appointment function. After entering my license plate number, selecting a nearby DMV and time slot, I submitted the request and received a confirmation text. On the appointed day, I drove there with my vehicle registration and ID card. The staff verified my documents at the counter, and the whole process took less than half an hour. I once tried going without an appointment on a Friday afternoon - ended up waiting in line for nearly an hour and a half in the heat, exhausted. Making an appointment is free and lets you choose flexible time slots, with only the standard registration fee of a few dozen yuan. One reminder: color modifications must comply with regulations - avoid overly flashy patterns, otherwise your registration might get rejected.

[Axel]

Color change registration is recommended to be booked in advance to avoid queues. I use the 12123 APP to make an appointment, input information and select a time slot for convenience. Bring your ID card and vehicle license photos for quick processing. Without an appointment, the wait can be too long, especially on peak days. After registration, a new vehicle license will be issued to complete the process.