Where is the Vehicle and Vessel Tax Certificate Located?

[MacMadison]

Vehicle and Vessel Tax Certificate is the compulsory insurance policy, located on the compulsory insurance sticker on the right side of the car's windshield. On the back of the sticker, which is visible from inside the driver's compartment, you can see the start and end dates of the compulsory insurance. You can also inquire by phone. If you know which insurance company issued the policy, you can directly call the customer service number of that insurance company, provide the license plate number, and inquire. Below is relevant information: 1. Vehicle and Vessel Tax refers to a tax that owners or managers of vehicles and vessels within the territory of the People's Republic of China are required to pay according to the Vehicle and Vessel Tax Law of the People's Republic of China. Starting from July 1, 2007, car owners need to pay the Vehicle and Vessel Tax when purchasing compulsory insurance. 2. On August 1, 2018, the Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Transport issued the "Notice on Energy-Saving and New Energy Vehicles and Vessels Enjoying Preferential Policies on Vehicle and Vessel Tax," requiring that new energy vehicles and vessels meeting the standards be exempt from Vehicle and Vessel Tax, and energy-saving vehicles meeting the standards be subject to half the Vehicle and Vessel Tax. 3. A tax levied on owners or managers of vehicles and vessels (hereinafter referred to as vehicles and vessels), with vehicles and vessels as the characteristic objects. The vehicles and vessels referred to here are those that should be registered with the vehicle and vessel management departments according to law. In China, the applicable tax amount is implemented in accordance with the "Vehicle and Vessel Tax Item and Tax Amount Table." The financial departments and competent tax authorities of the State Council of China may, based on actual conditions, subdivide tax items within the prescribed scope of tax items and tax amount ranges, and clarify the tax amount ranges for sub-items of vehicles and the specific applicable tax amounts for vessels. The specific applicable tax amounts for vehicles are determined by the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government within the prescribed tax amount ranges for sub-items.

[IvanFitz]

In the first year I bought my car, I queued at the tax office to get the proof of vehicle and vessel tax payment—a small slip of paper that I casually tucked into the annual inspection certificate and stuffed in the lower compartment of the glove box. Later, when I changed cars, I found that the paper had turned yellow. Now it’s much more convenient—just pay online, and an electronic receipt pops up in the mobile app, ready to download locally or save to the cloud. Storing it in this location is the most reliable, saving you from rummaging around last minute, like during annual inspections or insurance claims. If you move and forget to update your address, the receipt might get lost in the mail, so I recommend backing it up regularly to your photo album or email attachments. In this digital age, it’s not hard to find this stuff—the key is to develop the habit and not be careless.

[OliveRose]

After paying the vehicle and vessel tax, you typically receive a written receipt or electronic proof. Traditionally, it would be handed to you at the DMV window and placed in your vehicle's document folder. Many people prefer to tuck it in the small compartment next to the car's center console to avoid forgetting it. Nowadays, many regions have adopted online systems where, after payment, you receive an SMS link directing you to an app to view and screenshot the tax certificate for safekeeping. Storing it on your phone or computer is more convenient, but make sure not to misplace physical documents to avoid issues during annual inspections. As a reminder, regularly check the validity period of the certificate—integrating it with your car insurance documents for safekeeping is a good practice. Also, update your address with the authorities promptly to ensure you receive all correspondence correctly.

[VonLillian]

When I first paid taxes for my car, I was curious about where to get the receipt. Actually, it's quite simple: after you pay at the DMV, they give you a piece of paper, or you can download and save it directly from your Alipay account after completing the process. I keep it in my phone's photo album for easy access and also print a copy to store in the car's document compartment. Don't underestimate the importance of this location—it might come in handy during inspections. Nowadays, with apps being popular, backing up an electronic version in the cloud is even more secure.