What does the motor vehicle registration certificate number mean?
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Motor vehicle registration certificate number refers to the unique code assigned when the registration certificate is issued, primarily used to facilitate more efficient management of motor vehicle-related matters by relevant authorities. The motor vehicle registration certificate number is located in the upper right corner of the first page of the motor vehicle registration certificate, consisting of 12 digits in both barcode and numerical formats. Drivers can use this number to check vehicle-related information on the vehicle management website. Some older vehicles may not have a registration certificate, and owners can inquire at the vehicle management office with their vehicle license. The motor vehicle registration certificate is the legal proof of vehicle ownership, kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required for any vehicle registration procedures such as transfer or change of ownership, and records the vehicle's relevant information. To apply for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle owner must bring the vehicle to the vehicle management office. If the vehicle owner is a natural person applying for a replacement "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate," they must appear in person and cannot delegate the task to others. If the vehicle owner cannot appear in person due to reasons such as death, overseas travel, severe illness or disability, or force majeure, relevant proof must be provided.
The vehicle registration certificate number serves as the official ID of the car, issued by the DMV when you first license the vehicle. This 17-character combination is particularly crucial: the initial letter represents the province/city where it was registered, followed by the vehicle's unique serial number, with an anti-counterfeiting check digit at the end. You'll need it for ownership transfers, replacement certificates, or resolving vehicle disputes—it's essential for verifying the car's identity. When I sold my old car last time, the buyer carefully cross-checked this number against the engine and VIN numbers. It's wise to save this number in your phone's notes; if you lose the green registration booklet and need a replacement, not having this number makes the process much more troublesome—you'd have to publish a newspaper notice and wait in line at the DMV for a vehicle inspection.
