Is the owner required for changing the color on the vehicle license?
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Changing the color on the vehicle license requires the owner's identification documents. Preparation work: 1. Prepare required materials: The procedure for color change requires few materials - the vehicle license, the owner's ID card, and the vehicle registration certificate (green book). If a friend is handling it as an agent, the agent's ID card must also be brought. 2. Keep the car body clean: Since the vehicle license will be changed, photos and appearance checks will be conducted before processing, similar to the appearance inspection during vehicle testing. Therefore, keeping the car body clean is important, and it is recommended to wash the car in advance. 3. Clear traffic violations in advance: Similar to regular annual inspections, vehicle information and traffic violation records will be verified. Thus, clearing any violations beforehand is essential and should not be forgotten. Application steps: 1. Appearance inspection: The process is the same as for annual inspections, including stamping, taking photos. Any modifications to the appearance that fail the inspection must be restored to the original factory condition beforehand. 2. Fill out the application form: The service hall has a color change application form. After completing it, submit it to the processing window for review and to receive a new vehicle license. 3. Issuance and fee payment: Normally, the new vehicle license can be processed successfully in about half an hour, with only a small fee for the production cost required. Once paid, the entire procedure is completed.
Last time after I repainted my car with a new color, I specifically went to the vehicle management office to update the vehicle registration certificate. The process requires the owner to verify their identity and the vehicle condition in person for safety. I brought my ID card, vehicle photos, and the old certificate. The staff inspected the car on-site and quickly completed the procedure. If you can't make it in person, you can authorize a relative or friend to handle it, but they must bring a signed power of attorney, original and photocopies of both parties' ID cards to prove the relationship, otherwise, it might result in a wasted trip. The fee is quite low, around 20-30 yuan, but mismatched colors could affect annual inspections or lead to fines if checked by the police, so updating the documents promptly after a color change is crucial. Regular drivers know that these small procedures, though a bit time-consuming, ensure safety and peace of mind. I’m sharing this experience to remind everyone not to cut corners for convenience.
