What to do if the vehicle license is lost and checked?

[EmilioLee]

If the vehicle license is lost and checked, there are the following solutions: 1. Just bring your ID card or remember your ID number, and explain clearly to the traffic police. 2. Report your ID number, and the traffic police will check your driver's license information through your ID number. The following are the methods for replacing a lost vehicle license: 1. If the vehicle license is lost, you must return to the original registration place of the vehicle management office to replace it, and it is not supported to handle it in other places. 2. You need to fill in the "Motor Vehicle Registration Business Process Record Form", "Motor Vehicle Registration/Transfer Registration Form" and "Motor Vehicle Replacement/Replacement License Application Form". 3. The required documents are a copy of the owner's identity certificate, 3 photos of the vehicle, and if it is entrusted to handle, you also need a power of attorney and the identity certificate of the trustee. 4. After being accepted by the vehicle management office, you can get a new vehicle license within 3 days.

[VonAvery]

Don’t panic if you encounter a traffic police check and find your vehicle license missing—I’ve been in the same situation. Immediately explain that the document is lost and being reissued, and with a sincere attitude, officers usually won’t give you too hard a time. They’ll ask for your ID and vehicle details to record, then issue a ticket for not carrying the license, typically around 20-30 RMB. Remember to visit the DMV within 15 days to replace it—bring your ID and a vehicle photo, pay a 10 RMB fee, and you’ll get the new license on the spot. Before reissuing, it’s wise to take a photo or keep a copy of the old license; showing this during checks can minimize hassle. The worst move is delaying—getting caught a second time risks vehicle impoundment, which really causes trouble.

[EmilioRose]

I've handled this situation several times. If you're stopped for a lost vehicle license, don't argue with the traffic police. Instead, calmly explain and present your electronic driver's license or ID card to prove ownership. Typically, officers will first verify your vehicle's legal status in their system, then proceed according to local regulations - some may issue verbal warnings while others give simplified tickets. I recommend immediately noting down the officer's badge number and citation number for follow-up procedures. Replacing the license is actually quite simple - just apply via the 12123 APP by uploading front/back ID photos and a 45-degree vehicle photo, then wait for mail delivery without visiting DMV. Remember to print and keep the replacement receipt in your car as temporary proof during inspections.

[LeGabriela]

There are two scenarios when your vehicle license is lost and you get checked: during routine patrols, cooperating by providing ID usually results in a warning; at checkpoints, you might get a ticket. The key is to immediately state that you're already reapplying to avoid vehicle impoundment. Two recommended reapplication methods: mobile app application with 3-day delivery, or instant pickup at the DMV counter. Many cities have phased out paper tickets – if checked, traffic police will push an e-ticket to your 12123 account, just pay on time. Lastly, keep the reapplication receipt as it may be needed for your next annual inspection.

[LaAmara]

First, the worst-case scenario: Driving without the vehicle license may result in a 1-point penalty and a fine of 20-200 RMB, but vehicle impoundment is rare. When stopped, don’t be empty-handed—keep photos of the car purchase invoice and compulsory insurance policy on your phone, as they can be useful. I recommend a triple safeguard as a remedy: immediately apply for a replacement license via 12123; visit a print shop to make a color copy of your vehicle information and have it stamped by the neighborhood committee as a temporary proof; buy a waterproof document pouch on Taobao to keep a copy of your ID and a rubbing of your license plate in the car as backup. Remember, three items are required for a replacement: ID card, vehicle identification code rubbing, and a white-background vehicle photo. It’s best to develop the habit of storing your documents in the cloud.

[DelRiver]

The key lies in communication skills. Last time I was checked, I proactively said 'Please let me explain,' then showed the traffic police my phone with the submission record of my just-applied replacement. If they see your positive attitude, they usually handle it leniently, mostly with a warning. Regarding the replacement process, pay special attention: if the vehicle is registered in another location, you can still apply for a replacement locally; if the name has been changed or the vehicle transferred, you must first complete the change registration. Additionally, if you receive a ticket, pay the fine at the bank within fifteen days. Late payments incur late fees, but they won't exceed the principal. For prevention, I recommend photocopying both the vehicle registration and driver's license on the same A4 sheet, laminating it, and keeping it in the glove box—much safer than carrying the originals.