Where to Obtain the Inspection Compliance Sticker?

[DiMiranda]

Inspection compliance stickers can be obtained at the vehicle management office or traffic police station. When collecting, you need to bring the vehicle registration certificate, compulsory traffic insurance, and ID card. Before collection, ensure all traffic violations of the vehicle have been cleared, and there are no accident records to qualify for the sticker. The process for obtaining the inspection compliance sticker for exempt vehicles: 1. Vehicles exempt from inspection for 6 years, provided no major accidents have occurred, are exempt from on-site inspection; 2. At the vehicle management office, proceed to the designated window and submit the required documents to the staff; 3. The electronic certificate of the vehicle inspection mark is verified and managed through a unified traffic management electronic license resource database, featuring uniformity, uniqueness, and security.

[EmilianoLee]

After completing the annual inspection procedures, the staff will directly hand you the inspection compliance sticker. Nowadays, electronic stickers are mostly used. You can generate a QR code by clicking on 'Electronic Inspection Mark' under 'Vehicle Services' in the Traffic Management 12123 APP. However, some places still issue paper stickers, so remember to check if it's stamped on the spot. The paper sticker should be affixed to the upper right corner of the windshield, while the electronic sticker can be stored on your phone. If you lose the paper sticker, just bring your vehicle license to the inspection station for a reprint, which only takes a few minutes.

[MacMadeline]

As a veteran driver with fifteen years of experience, I suggest you go directly to the inspection station to get your certificate—it's the most hassle-free option. After the inspection, pay the fee at the service counter, and they'll print the label for you on the spot. I once handled it at the Minhang Vehicle Inspection Station, and right after paying, the label was handed to me from the next window, still warm. Oh, and don’t forget to bring a copy of your valid compulsory traffic insurance policy—without it, they can’t issue the label. When affixing it, make sure to align it properly in the upper right corner of the windshield without obstructing your view. If the staff doesn’t provide the label immediately, it’s likely due to a system delay; just sit back, have a cup of tea, and wait a bit.

[VanKhloe]

The paper-based emission test label, approximately the size of two bank cards, is issued on-site after passing the inspection. The 12123 APP now automatically synchronizes the electronic label—last year during my vehicle inspection, I didn't even need the paper version. The key is to scan the QR code to activate the electronic label immediately after returning home; otherwise, you might still get penalized if checked. If you forget to display the paper label and get fined, don't panic. You can find the electronic proof in the 12123 app to appeal and have the penalty revoked—I've successfully helped a neighbor with this. When applying the label, never force it with a scraper. Instead, wipe the glass with a damp cloth first for a secure adhesion.

[BellaRose]

After passing the annual inspection, the testing station provides a paper-based inspection sticker on the spot. Nowadays, electronic stickers are widely used, but I still recommend getting a paper version. Once, during a long-distance trip into mountainous areas with no signal, I couldn't open the electronic sticker and almost got fined. After obtaining the sticker, pay attention to three things: 1. Immediately verify the vehicle information on the 12123 app; 2. When removing the old sticker, use a heat gun to warm the windshield to avoid stubborn adhesive residue; 3. After applying the new sticker, use your fingernail to press along the edges to prevent peeling. If the testing station forgets to give you the sticker, directly approach their supervisor to get a temporary permit for driving.

[EmeryDella]

After the vehicle inspection, the staff will provide you with the inspection qualification label within three minutes. Currently, electronic labels are being promoted nationwide, but cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou still require paper labels. Here’s the recommended procedure: First, take photos of both sides of the label with your phone for backup; at home, wipe the upper right corner of the windshield with a damp cloth; peel off the protective film of the static cling sticker and attach the label; finally, smooth out any bubbles. For new energy vehicles, remember to additionally collect the environmental protection label and keep it safe. To replace a lost label, the original ID card of the vehicle owner is required, and if handled by an agent, a power of attorney and IDs of both parties are needed.