What documents are required for vehicle color change?
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To apply for a change in the color of a motor vehicle's body, the following documents must be submitted according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law": "Motor Vehicle Change Registration Application Form"; identity proof and copies of the motor vehicle owner and agent; motor vehicle registration certificate; payment of all fines before the color change; motor vehicle license. If it is a company vehicle, the organization code certificate of the unit is also required. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law", if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to go through the change registration. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Notes for vehicle color change: Before preparing to change the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to see if the region allows the use of film to change the vehicle color. If the region does not support this method, the filing procedure cannot be processed after the change, and the film must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. In addition, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for change registration. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for change registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as commercial vehicles to non-commercial vehicles or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with emblem patterns and equipped with alarms and emblem lights as required. Other motor vehicles must not be painted, equipped, or use the emblem patterns, alarms, or emblem lights exclusive to the above vehicles or similar ones. According to Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations", if the body color is changed without going through the change registration as required, the public security traffic management department will issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be detained and required to restore the original body color.
I just changed the color of my beloved car last year, and the procedure went quite smoothly. You need to prepare the original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's ID card, and remember that the owner must go in person. The green vehicle registration certificate, that big green book, must be brought along, and the driving license should also be taken. A special reminder is to deal with all traffic violations in advance, otherwise it will be a wasted trip. Within 10 days after the color change, remember to drive to the DMV, where the staff will inspect the car on-site and take photos to confirm the color change. Never choose colors reserved for special vehicles, such as police car blue or fire truck red, as such applications will definitely not be approved. It is recommended to consult the local DMV for specific requirements after selecting the color, as there may be slight differences in different regions. The whole process takes only half a day, and the fee is just over ten yuan.
