What to do if the license plate is lost? How to reapply and what procedures are required?
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The vehicle does not need to be present. Just prepare the required documents for license plate reapplication and go to the Vehicle Management Office. What is the Vehicle Management Office? Let me explain. The Vehicle Management Office, officially known as the Vehicle Administration Office, is primarily responsible for handling vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and deregistration. 1. Vehicle registration certificate 2. Original ID card of the vehicle owner and a copy 3. "Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form" (available at the Vehicle Management Office) 4. If the vehicle is owned by a company and the license plate is stolen, the organization code certificate must also be provided. The reapplication process is relatively simple: 1. First, fill out the Motor Vehicle License Plate Application Form. 2. Submit the required physical documents at the service window. 3. Pay the fees for the new license plate and temporary license plate. 4. Receive the temporary license plate. 5. Choose to pick up the new license plate in person or have it delivered via Postal EMS. Additionally, the new license plate will have the same number as your original one, and your vehicle registration certificate can still be used. What to do if the license plate is lost? How to reapply and what procedures are required? Do you understand now?
I still remember the panic when I lost my license plate! As an ordinary car owner, I rushed to the police station to file a report and obtained an official case report—this was the first crucial step. Then, I gathered the required documents: my original ID card and a copy, the vehicle registration certificate (commonly known as the 'green book'), and the vehicle license. At the DMV, I filled out an application form for plate replacement, including the plate number and reason for loss, and then paid the fee—around 150 RMB in my case. The whole process went smoothly but took about two days, with the new plates mailed home after receiving the receipt. During this time, I chose not to drive to avoid fines or safety risks if caught. Additionally, if the plate was stolen, it's important to emphasize the police report details to prevent fraudulent use. Looking back, I realized keeping backup copies of documents in advance is really helpful!
