What to do if the vehicle registration certificate is lost?
2 Answers
If the vehicle registration certificate is lost, you can apply for a replacement at the vehicle registration office. If the motor vehicle registration certificate is lost, missing, or damaged, the owner of the motor vehicle should apply for a replacement at the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered. To apply for a replacement motor vehicle registration certificate, the owner must bring the vehicle to the vehicle management office. If the motor vehicle owner is a natural person applying for a replacement registration certificate, they must appear in person to apply and cannot delegate the task to others. Required materials for replacement of the registration certificate: 1. For individual motor vehicle owners: original and photocopy of ID card, and for temporary residents, the original and photocopy of the residence permit are also required; 2. For motor vehicle owners that are organizations: provide the original organization code certificate, the original ID card of the agent, and the agent must submit a written authorization from the motor vehicle owner with the organization's official seal affixed.
I once lost my vehicle registration certificate, which was quite nerve-wracking, but I managed to sort it out eventually. The first thing to do is not to panic and head straight to the local vehicle management office or traffic police station to apply for a replacement. You'll need to bring your original ID card and a copy, as well as the vehicle's license; if possible, take a photo of the vehicle just in case. The replacement process might take a day or two and cost a small fee of a few dozen yuan. After getting the new certificate, I now keep a copy at home in a safe to avoid repeating the mistake. Also, since the registration certificate is related to ownership, if it falls into the wrong hands, it could be used for illegal vehicle transactions, so it's best to file a police report for documentation. In short, as long as you handle it promptly, there's no need to worry, but don't delay too long as it might affect selling the car or changing plates.
