Where is the certificate number of a new car located?

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StKarter
07/24/25 8:54am
New car certificate number is located in the upper right corner of the first page of the motor vehicle registration certificate, with a total of 17 digits. The car certificate will be collected and filed by the vehicle management office when registering the license plate, so the owner cannot possibly have the original document. After the vehicle management office collects the certificate, they will provide the owner with a motor vehicle registration certificate. If the car is purchased with a loan, the green book will be mortgaged, and the owner can only retrieve it after the loan is fully repaid. The motor vehicle registration certificate is issued together with the vehicle license when registering the license plate. It has a green cover and is about half the size of an A4 paper. The content inside includes detailed information about the owner and various parameters of the vehicle. The registration certificate is mainly used for mortgage, transfer, and ownership change.
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GrahamAnn
08/11/25 4:25am
After buying my new car last year, I found the certificate number printed on the official certificate document provided by the dealer, usually displayed in bold at the top left or top of the page. The document is an A4-sized sheet containing detailed factory information and inspection results of the vehicle. It's crucial to keep this folder safe when purchasing a car, as it's an essential document for registration or transfer of ownership—losing it can be troublesome. I recommend new owners take a photo backup immediately after receiving the car and store it in a dedicated file folder to prevent damage or loss. Also, remember that while the VIN is displayed differently under the windshield, the certificate number is a unique identification mark. As an additional reminder, after purchasing the car, check other documents like the warranty card to ensure overall completeness.
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