What procedures are required to replace a motor vehicle registration certificate?
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Original ID card and its photocopy, and for temporary residents, the original residence permit and its photocopy are also required. Cannot be handled by an agent: According to Article 54 of the 'Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations' (Order No. 124), the owner of a motor vehicle may entrust an agent to handle various motor vehicle registration and business applications, except for applying for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate. In other words, the motor vehicle registration certificate cannot be replaced by someone else, except under special circumstances. Special circumstances: If the motor vehicle owner cannot apply in person for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate due to death, overseas travel, serious illness, disability, or force majeure, an agent may be entrusted to apply on their behalf with notarized relevant documents and a written authorization from the motor vehicle owner.
I also lost my vehicle registration certificate a while ago, and it was quite simple to get a replacement at the DMV. I just took my original ID card and the original vehicle license to the local DMV, filled out an application form, and the staff verified the information. Then I paid a fee of about 50 yuan. I got the new certificate in two days, which was pretty fast. A reminder to everyone: get it replaced early to avoid affecting car sales or transfers. Driving isn't affected during the replacement period, but you'll need the new certificate for buying or selling. It's advisable to keep it in a safe to prevent losing it again.
I've been driving for over a decade and lost my vehicle registration certificate twice. The replacement procedure is much simpler now. Just bring your ID card and driving license to the DMV, fill out a form, pay a small fee (usually under 100 yuan). What used to take a week now gets done in two days. The old certificate becomes invalid after replacement and can't be used for vehicle transactions. I suggest handling it promptly to avoid complications. New car owners should keep it safe - it's like the car's ID card and essential for ownership transfer.
