What to do if the license plate fixing screw hole is damaged?

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BradyDella
07/30/25 8:07am
DMV replacement or rivet fixing: If the hole for the license plate fixing screw is damaged, you can go to the DMV for a replacement or use rivets to re-fix the license plate. You can also dismantle it, weld a bolt, apply anti-rust coating, or offset the screw hole position and drill a hole in the license plate. Below is relevant information: 1. Replacing screws: If you need to replace screws, go directly to the DMV to apply for them. However, it's important to note that screws in each province, city, and region have special identifiers, and you must not install them randomly. For example, license plate screws in Shenzhen all have the "Yue B" identifier, and vehicles from other regions cannot use them. 2. Requirements: All factory vehicles must be equipped with 4 fixed seals. Within the normal range, vehicles with either 2 or 4 fixed seals are acceptable, and you won't be penalized or fined for having only 2 instead of 4. It is only a violation if the license plate has 4 fixed seal positions but the owner only installs 2 screws. For not installing the vehicle license plate number as required, a one-time deduction of 12 points may be applied.
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