What to Do If Both the Vehicle Green Book and Driving License Are Lost?
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If both the vehicle green book and driving license are lost, the owner can go to the vehicle registration office where the vehicle was registered to apply for replacements of the green book and driving license. If the motor vehicle is owned by an individual, the required documents or procedures include the original and photocopy of the ID card, and the motor vehicle driving license. If the individual is a temporary resident, they need to bring the residence permit and its photocopy. If the motor vehicle is owned by an organization, they need to provide the organization code certificate, the agent's ID card, and the agent must submit a written authorization from the motor vehicle owner.
Last time I accidentally lost both my vehicle's green book and registration certificate, and I was totally panicked. The green book is the document that proves vehicle ownership, while the registration certificate is the mandatory document you must carry when driving. The biggest risk of losing them is that if bad people find them, they might use them for fraudulent transactions or other illegal activities, which would be a real headache. I immediately contacted the local police station to file a report and document the situation, then rushed to the DMV with my ID card, driver's license, and vehicle photos to apply for replacements. There, I had to fill out a replacement application form, and the staff asked for details like the VIN and engine number—the process was quite cumbersome, and it took over a day to get temporary documents. During the process, I was also reminded to make more backups in the future, such as keeping copies of the documents in a safe place at home and not carrying the originals around. All in all, this was a lesson for me: keeping critical documents safe really needs to be taken seriously, not handled carelessly like I did.
