What Procedures Are Required for Vehicle Color Change?

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The required procedures for applying to change the color of a motor vehicle include: the "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration Application Form," identity proofs and copies of the vehicle owner and agent, the motor vehicle registration certificate, the motor vehicle driving license, and payment of the fine amount. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the color change area of a motor vehicle does not exceed 30%, there is no need to undergo modification registration. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, it must be filed and recorded, and registration must be completed within 10 days after the vehicle color change. Materials required for color change of vehicles owned by units or companies: "Motor Vehicle Modification Registration/Record Application Form." Identity proof of the motor vehicle owner (for units, the organization code certificate) and copies. Motor vehicle registration certificate and driving license. A set of chassis number rubbings. Power of attorney from the unit and the identity proof of the agent and its copies. Precautions for vehicle color change: Before preparing to change the color of a motor vehicle, it is necessary to consult the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the region allows motor vehicles to change colors. If the region does not support this method, the filing procedures cannot be processed after the change, and the vehicle can only be restored to its original color. Additionally, according to Article 10 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply to the vehicle management office for modification registration. Moreover, registered motor vehicles must apply for modification registration with the local vehicle management office in the following cases: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or chassis. Whole vehicle replacement due to quality issues. Change of use nature, such as commercial vehicles converted to non-commercial use or vice versa. The motor vehicle owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. 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 be painted with specified emblem patterns and equipped with alarms and indicator lights as required. Other motor vehicles are not allowed to paint, install, or use the emblem patterns, alarms, or indicator lights exclusive to the aforementioned vehicles or similar to them.