What are the procedures for changing the vehicle body color?

[Clara]

To change the vehicle body color, the owner or agent of the motor vehicle must submit the relevant documents to the local vehicle management office within ten days after the color change to complete the modification registration and have the vehicle inspected. The required procedures include: the identity proof of the vehicle owner, the original vehicle registration certificate, and the original vehicle license. It is important to note that the vehicle cannot be altered to resemble special-purpose vehicles such as ambulances, police cars, or engineering rescue vehicles. Below are the relevant details regarding modifying the vehicle color: 1. Only motor vehicles registered with the vehicle management office can change their body color. Vehicles seized or impounded by the People's Court, People's Procuratorate, or administrative law enforcement departments are not eligible for this service. 2. When applying for the color change, the applicant must bring the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's identity proof, the vehicle registration certificate, and the vehicle license to the service desk to obtain the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form". The form must be filled out carefully with a pen or fountain pen and must not be altered. If the application is handled by an agent, the agent's original identity proof and photocopy must also be submitted, and both the agent and the vehicle owner must sign the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form" together. The form should clearly state the reason for the color change and the new color. 3. After completing the above procedures, if all requirements are met, the applicant can receive the "Approval Notice for Modification" and proceed to a 4S shop or auto repair shop for repainting. After the color change, the vehicle owner or agent must drive the repainted vehicle back to the vehicle management office with the required documents and the repainting invoice from the 4S shop or auto repair shop to complete the inspection procedures. The vehicle management office staff will then update the new body color in the system, take new photos, and complete the modification registration.