What documents are required to obtain the inspection exemption label?
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According to regulations, motor vehicles that meet the 6-year inspection exemption criteria are exempt from the on-site inspection (i.e., vehicle inspection) process. However, it is still necessary to apply for the annual inspection compliance label (i.e., the label affixed to the front windshield, which has now been digitized nationwide) every two years. In other words, the exemption only eliminates the vehicle inspection step, but the annual inspection label must still be applied for biennially. The following documents must be fully prepared: 1. "Motor Vehicle Inspection Label Application Form" (applicable to vehicles exempt from inspection within 6 years, provided at the service window); 2. Original and photocopy of the vehicle owner's identity proof; 3. Original and photocopy of the vehicle's registration certificate; 4. Original copy of the compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate (retained by the traffic management department) (i.e., the original duplicate of the compulsory insurance); 5. Original and photocopy of the vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate.
I just helped a friend collect the inspection exemption label last month, and the required materials are actually quite simple. You must bring the original vehicle registration certificate, and note that it must be the original copy, not a photocopy. You also need a duplicate of the valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. Nowadays, many places support electronic policies, but you should confirm this in advance. If you're acting as a proxy, you'll need a photocopy of the vehicle owner's ID card and the original ID card of the proxy. Make sure to handle all traffic violations beforehand, otherwise the system won't process it. The vehicle and vessel tax is now generally combined with the compulsory traffic insurance, and the tax payment information will be on the insurance policy. Many cities now promote electronic labels, and after collection, you can directly view the electronic certificate on the Traffic Management 12123 APP, eliminating the need to stick it on the windshield.
Last year when I went for the annual vehicle inspection, I specifically researched the exemption procedures. There are basically four essential items you can't avoid: the green vehicle registration certificate, the compulsory traffic insurance policy still within its validity period, the vehicle owner's ID documents. If you're handling it on behalf of someone else, it's best to prepare a written authorization letter to be on the safe side. Here's a reminder that the insurance policy must include the vehicle and vessel tax information - remember to confirm this when purchasing insurance. Nowadays, the Traffic Management 12123 APP is extremely convenient; you can upload photos of these materials and apply online, saving you the trouble of queuing at the DMV. However, be aware that newly transferred vehicles or those with records of major accidents may not qualify for the inspection exemption policy.
