What is the vehicle green book called?
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The green book of a car refers to the motor vehicle registration certificate. Here is relevant information about the motor vehicle registration certificate: 1. Because the cover is green, it is commonly called the green book: The vehicle registration certificate is the legal proof of vehicle ownership. The motor vehicle registration certificate is a necessary property certificate for the vehicle, kept by the vehicle owner and not carried with the vehicle. It is required to be presented when handling any vehicle registration procedures such as transfer or change of ownership, and records the relevant details of the vehicle, equivalent to the vehicle's household registration book. It is printed and issued together when the vehicle is registered and the license plate is obtained. 2. To apply for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle owner should drive 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 apply in person and cannot delegate the task to someone else. If the vehicle owner cannot apply in person due to reasons such as death, travel abroad, severe illness or disability, or force majeure, relevant proof must be provided.
When I bought my first car, that green booklet was officially called the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate,' and it's as important as the car's ID card. The dealer told me I must keep it safe because without it, transferring ownership or selling the car would be problematic. Once, when helping a friend with a used car transaction, he forgot to bring the green booklet, and we had to rush to the DMV to apply for a replacement, which took several days to sort out. The green booklet contains details like the engine number, chassis number, etc., and must be presented when buying insurance or during annual vehicle inspections. Losing this booklet is a huge hassle—you’ll need to submit a pile of documents to reapply. So now, I keep it locked in a safe and carry a photocopy for emergencies. In short, though small, this document is crucial for ownership and transaction security, so be extra careful not to lose it.
