What is the vehicle registration certificate number?
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Vehicle registration certificate number is the number located below the barcode on the top right corner of the first page of the vehicle registration certificate. The vehicle registration certificate is not the same as the vehicle license (both have green covers but differ in size). Additional information about reissuing registration certificates: 1. Mandatory replacement for loss: If a vehicle registration certificate is lost, destroyed or damaged, the vehicle owner must apply for replacement at the local vehicle management office. 2. Proxy applications allowed: Vehicle owners may authorize agents to handle various vehicle registration matters, except for applications to reissue registration certificates. For owners who cannot apply in person due to death, overseas travel, serious illness, disability or force majeure, agents may apply on their behalf with proper documentation.
The motor vehicle registration certificate number, commonly referred to by drivers as the 'green book' number, is like a unique ID for each vehicle, exclusively used for vehicle registration and official systems. Having driven for several years, I always need this number when buying used cars or handling insurance—without it, the transfer process could hit snags. Typically printed in the top-right corner of the registration certificate's first page, it's a 17-digit alphanumeric combo. Don’t underestimate it: without this number, the DMV won’t recognize your vehicle, and it might even be mistaken for an illegal one. I usually keep it in the car as a backup and advise fellow owners to snap a photo for their phones—losing it means a hassle to reapply. By the way, now you can check it directly via the 'Traffic Management 12123' app, which is super convenient. This number ties into vehicle sales, annual inspections, and insurance claims—can’t afford mistakes. Last time, a mix-up delayed my transfer for days.
