What to Do If Driving License and Vehicle Registration Certificate Are Lost?
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If your driving license is lost, you only need to promptly apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office. Here are some precautions for replacing a driving license: 1. If the driving license or vehicle registration certificate is lost, the driver should apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the license was issued, as cross-regional replacement is not supported. 2. To replace the vehicle registration certificate, you must also submit a standard photo of the vehicle; you can prepare it in advance. The vehicle image should occupy two-thirds of the photo, clearly showing the body color and appearance features, taken from a 45-degree angle on the left front side of the car. 3. When replacing the driving license, bring relevant documents such as your ID card and a written statement of loss.
I've been driving for over twenty years, and this is the first time I've lost both my driver's license and vehicle registration at the same time—it was quite a panic. But don't worry, stay calm. Immediately go to the nearest police station or report the loss online to get a loss certificate, which can prevent others from misusing them and causing fines or disputes. Then, bring your ID card and household register (if available) and head straight to the local vehicle management office to apply for replacements. For the driver's license, you'll need to retake a photo and sign again, and there might be a small fee. For the vehicle registration, you'll need to provide the vehicle registration certificate and insurance documents, and the staff will verify the VIN on-site. The whole process isn't too troublesome, but don’t take the risk of driving without them—you could face points deduction and fines. Until you get your new documents, use public transport or taxis. After this incident, I bought a labeled card holder and check it daily to avoid such trouble again.
As a new driver who just got my license, I was in a panic last month when I lost both my driver's license and vehicle registration certificate. Quickly checked the mobile app or traffic management website to report the loss - some cities allow online processing, but to be safe, I also went to the local police station for a proof document. Then rushed to the vehicle management office to queue for replacement, bringing original ID card and recent photos. The process was quite fast, usually getting the new license within days. For the vehicle registration certificate, I needed to submit the vehicle's registration booklet together. Remember never drive secretly - even renting a shared bike temporarily is better than taking risks. I've learned my lesson now - taking photos of all documents and storing them in cloud storage, plus attaching a lanyard to my bag to prevent loss, which has saved me a lot of trouble.
