What to Do If the Vehicle Certificate Is Lost?
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If the vehicle certificate is lost, you should promptly bring the original vehicle license, the owner's ID card, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance, and related documents to the local vehicle management department to apply for a replacement. If the vehicle is not within the valid inspection period or is registered in a different location, you may need to complete the inspection or transfer documents according to the situation. The process for replacing the vehicle certificate is as follows: 1. Contact the car-selling 4S store (or directly contact the manufacturer) to handle the replacement; 2. Write an application explaining the situation; 3. Provide copies of the car purchase invoice, the buyer's ID, and the certificate copy; 4. Fill out the certificate replacement application form, including all relevant information (model, chassis number, engine number, body color, etc.), stamp it with the 4S store's seal, and mail it along with the above materials to the manufacturer; 5. After confirmation, the manufacturer will issue a new certificate. Upon receiving it, verify that the chassis number and engine number match the invoice.
Last time I lost my vehicle certificate of conformity, and I was quite anxious since it's a crucial document for license plate registration and ownership transfer. I immediately contacted the 4S dealership where I bought the car. They asked me to bring my ID card, a copy of the purchase invoice, and the vehicle identification number (VIN). The dealership assisted in applying for a replacement, but I also had to publish a loss statement in the local newspaper. It took about two weeks for the manufacturer to mail the new certificate. The whole process cost me a few hundred yuan, but it went relatively smoothly. Now, I scan all important documents and keep digital copies to avoid similar troubles. I recommend everyone take photos or make backups as soon as they receive the certificate—don’t be as careless as I was.
