What Documents Are Needed for Vehicle Annual Inspection?
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Vehicle annual inspection requires the following documents: 1. The vehicle to be inspected. 2. Vehicle license. 3. Original and duplicate copies. 4. Valid compulsory traffic insurance policy (i.e., the duplicate of compulsory insurance). If the duplicate page is lost, you can bring the original compulsory insurance policy and make a photocopy on A4 paper. 5. Vehicle and vessel tax payment receipt, usually the tax and compulsory insurance are on the same document. In Shenzhen, since 2009, vehicle and vessel tax must be paid together when purchasing compulsory insurance. 6. ID card and its photocopy; for company vehicles, the company's organization code certificate and the agent's identification are required.
Last month, I just had my car inspected, and bringing all the necessary materials made things much easier. The vehicle license is a must—don’t lose it, and bring the original copy. Also, take the owner’s ID card or driver’s license. When I went, I saw some young people forget to bring their ID card copies and had to deal with it on-site, which was quite troublesome. A copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy is essential—I had the electronic version saved on my phone, but the inspection site required a hard copy. Keep the vehicle registration booklet handy too; last year, my friend got stuck because they didn’t bring it. Make sure to settle all traffic violation fines beforehand, or you might have to make another trip—I recommend checking the app or visiting the traffic management station in advance to clear them. During the inspection, ensure your car is clean and the lights are functioning properly; failing the inspection means redoing it, which wastes time. Bring some spare change for fees, as some inspection stations only accept cash. Book an appointment and avoid peak days to save time waiting in line. Safety first—bring these materials, and you’ll pass smoothly.
