Is It Mandatory to Report a Stolen License Plate to the Police?

[DePatrick]

Reporting a stolen license plate to the police is not mandatory, but doing so can help preserve legal evidence and avoid issues when handling related procedures. The vehicle management office requires that if you wish to obtain a renewal quota, you must recover the old vehicle and obtain a stolen vehicle certificate from the public security department. However, if the public security department does not file a case, the certificate cannot be issued. According to regulations, you may be unable to participate in license plate auctions or lotteries, potentially facing a situation where you have a car but no license plate. If a vehicle under your name is lost, it is best to report it immediately to obtain legal documentation and apply for a note at the vehicle management office. Below are the consequences of not reporting a lost license plate: 1. Renewal Quota: If an individual has two motor vehicles under their name, only one can obtain a renewal quota. If a motor vehicle under your name should be deregistered according to the law but has not been, you cannot obtain a renewal quota. 2. Scrapping: You can obtain a renewal quota by scrapping the vehicle, but the vehicle must meet certain conditions. First, the vehicle must be taken to a scrapping company for lawful destruction, and the company must issue a destruction certificate. With this certificate and the owner's ID, you can then deregister the vehicle at the vehicle management office. After completing the deregistration, you can apply for a small car renewal quota at the municipal transportation commission.