What to Do If the Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Is Lost?
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If the motor vehicle registration certificate is lost, missing, or damaged, the owner of the motor vehicle should apply for a replacement or reissue at the vehicle management office of the registration location. Here is more relevant information: 1. Documents to Bring: When applying, the owner of the motor vehicle should fill out an application form and submit proof of identity. For drivers applying for a replacement of the motor vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle must also be inspected. The vehicle management office will confirm the motor vehicle, review the submitted proofs and credentials, and issue a replacement or reissue of the motor vehicle registration certificate within one day from the date of acceptance. 2. Notes: (1) Do not go directly to the vehicle management office lobby; first, visit the vehicle inspection station for inspection. (2) If it is a private vehicle and the "property certificate" is lost, the owner can bring the vehicle license and ID card to the vehicle management office to complete the replacement procedures. The replacement of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate" must be done in person and cannot be delegated to others. (3) If it is a company vehicle, additional documents such as a company letter of introduction are required. During the process, the owner must go to the business lobby of the vehicle management office, fill out the replacement application form, and have the vehicle inspected at the motor vehicle inspection station.
Last time I also lost my vehicle registration certificate and rushed to the DMV to clarify the process. First, you need to bring your ID card and the original vehicle license to fill out the 'Replacement Application Form' at the DMV. If you don’t have time to go in person and need to delegate someone else to handle it, you’ll also need to prepare a letter of authorization and a copy of the agent’s ID card. Remember to drive the car there for the VIN inspection, and pay a fee of around 50 yuan to get a new certificate. The whole process takes about half an hour. The key is not to delay, otherwise, buying, selling, or transferring ownership will be troublesome. After I got mine replaced, I stored it in a safe. I recommend everyone to take photos of important documents and back them up in the cloud.
