What procedures are required at the DMV for car color changes?

[JasperLee]

Changing the color requires registering the modification of the vehicle's color at the DMV. The necessary documents for applying to change the vehicle's body color include: the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form," identification documents of the vehicle owner and agent, the vehicle registration certificate, and the vehicle's license. According to Article 6 of Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the area of color change does not exceed 30%, there is no need to register the modification. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and registered within 10 days after the color change. Precautions for changing vehicle wrap colors: Before preparing to change the color of the vehicle wrap, it is necessary to consult the local DMV where the vehicle is registered to check if the region permits changing the vehicle's color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, the modification cannot be filed after the change, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners are no longer required to apply to the DMV in advance. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the DMV for modification registration. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for modification registration under the following circumstances: Changing the body color. Replacing the engine. Replacing the body or frame. Replacing the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Changing the use nature, such as converting a commercial vehicle to a non-commercial vehicle or vice versa. The vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the DMV's jurisdiction. 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 spray emblem patterns and install alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are not allowed to spray, install, or use emblem patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are exclusive to or similar to those of the aforementioned vehicles. Article 56 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" states that if the body color is changed without registering the modification as required, the public security traffic management department will issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to revert to the original body color.