What documents are required for a two-year vehicle inspection?
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Two-year-old vehicles do not require an on-site inspection; you only need to go to the vehicle management office to collect the annual inspection sticker. When collecting the annual inspection sticker, you need to bring the vehicle registration certificate, compulsory traffic insurance policy, the owner's ID card, and the vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate. Items inspected during the on-site annual inspection: If an on-site inspection is required, the vehicle must be driven to the inspection line for testing. The inspection line will check the vehicle's braking system, lighting system, exhaust emissions, chassis, etc. Reasons for failing the annual inspection: If any of the inspection items fail to meet the standards, the vehicle will not pass the annual inspection. During the on-site inspection, you also need to carry the vehicle registration certificate, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card.
Last time when my car was full two years, I went to get the annual inspection sticker, and the documents I brought were quite simple, just the key ones. The original vehicle license is essential to prove the car is yours. A copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy must also be valid, and it's best to bring a paper version because the DMV will check the insurance information. The tax payment certificate or proof for vehicle and vessel tax is another key point—I found out that in some places the tax bill and insurance policy are separate, so it's better to prepare them in advance. The original ID card is very important; if your wife or child is handling it for you, you also need a power of attorney along with their IDs. I recommend making copies of all documents a day in advance to avoid wasting time queuing for photocopies on-site. Many cities now support online applications where you can upload scanned copies of your documents, but the online system requires clear images, so don’t miss any details. If everything goes smoothly, the whole process can be done in half an hour, and making sure your car insurance hasn’t expired is the key.
