What to Do If Your License Plate Falls Off While Driving?
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After losing your license plate, the first thing to remember is to call the police and then file a report at the local police station. This prevents the plate from being used illegally by criminals who might transfer violations to the vehicle owner. Applying for a new license plate is straightforward—simply visit the vehicle management office without needing to report to the public security bureau. Below are the key points to note when replacing a license plate: 1. In addition to your vehicle registration certificate and personal ID, be sure to bring your motor vehicle registration certificate if you have one. For company vehicles, you also need to bring the organization code certificate. 2. First, fill out a license plate replacement application form at the vehicle management office. For company vehicles, the form must be stamped with the company seal before submission. The office will provide you with a police receipt and a temporary license plate. The temporary plate should be prominently displayed on the front windshield for police inspection. Using a temporary plate does not affect annual inspections. If only one plate is lost, you must surrender the remaining old plate when applying for a replacement. 3. After 30 working days, you can collect your new license plate from the vehicle management office. If the new plate number is the same as the original, your existing vehicle registration certificate remains valid and does not need to be replaced.
