Is It Serious If I Didn't Get the Green Book When Buying a Car?
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Not getting the green book when buying a car is very serious, because the vehicle's green book is as important as a person's ID card and is required at all times. Here is relevant information about the vehicle registration certificate: 1. Function: The vehicle registration certificate is not the legal proof of vehicle ownership, but rather an administrative document permitting the vehicle to be driven on the road. 2. Importance: The motor vehicle registration certificate is a necessary property ownership document for the vehicle, kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required to be presented for any vehicle registration procedures such as transfer of registration and change of ownership, and records relevant information about the vehicle, equivalent to the vehicle's household registration booklet.
I think not getting the green book when buying a car is quite a serious issue, and you need to take it seriously immediately. The green book is that small green booklet, officially called the Vehicle Registration Certificate, which proves that the car is yours, with ownership clearly recorded on it. Without it, first of all, transferring ownership becomes a huge hassle—both the seller and buyer must be present for verification, otherwise, the DMV won’t process it, and the car you bought becomes an 'illegal vehicle.' Secondly, you won’t pass the annual inspection, and in case of an accident or insurance claim, the insurer might deny your claim because you can’t provide legal proof. There are also legal risks, such as having no evidence if the car gets stolen or losing out in disputes during transactions. I experienced a similar situation when I bought a car—luckily, I contacted the seller in time to get it sorted, or it would have caused a lot of delays. My advice is to contact the DMV immediately if you find out you don’t have the green book. It might be that the seller forgot to give it to you or the paperwork wasn’t completed properly. Resolving it early can prevent bigger troubles.