Which DMV to Go to for License Plate Replacement?
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License plate replacement should be done at the original DMV. If within the same region (city), you can go to the nearest DMV for replacement. Relevant information about the DMV is as follows: 1. Introduction: The DMV is primarily responsible for handling vehicle registration, modification, transfer, mortgage, and cancellation, as well as driver's license application, replacement, renewal, review, and other related services for vehicles and drivers. 2. Specific Work Process: When processing vehicle registration, driver's license exams, and issuance, the DMV should use a business process record form (hereinafter referred to as the 'Process Record Form') to document the progress of vehicle registration and driver's license exams and issuance. Upon completion of each task, the responsible personnel should sign the 'Process Record Form.' The supervisory or leadership positions should note clear handling opinions on the 'Process Record Form' when addressing issues reported by various positions. The 'Process Record Form' will be filed in the vehicle and driver's records.
I just had my license plate reissued last month because my car was scratched while parked on the roadside, and the plate fell off. Later, I went directly to the city's vehicle management office, which is the same place where your vehicle was registered. For example, since my car was registered in Beijing, I went to the Beijing Vehicle Management Center. You don’t need to bring much: the original ID card, the green registration certificate, and a copy of the vehicle license. The staff will guide you to fill out an application form, and you’ll need to pay a few dozen yuan. I went early in the morning to avoid the afternoon rush and queuing, and it took me over an hour to get it done. The whole process was quite smooth, but remember to go only to that specific vehicle management office—don’t go to the wrong branch or service point. After getting the new plate, I felt much more at ease. Usually, when driving, remember to protect your license plate to avoid going through this hassle again.
Oh, I just had my license plate stolen the other day and was really panicked at first. After checking, I found out I definitely needed to go to the DMV to get a replacement. Which specific one to go to? It's recommended to choose the local DMV where your vehicle is registered. For example, if your car is registered in Shanghai, go to the Shanghai city DMV. Bring all the required documents: the front and back of your ID card, the vehicle's green registration book, and you'll also need to prepare a lost item declaration or something like that. I wasn't familiar with the process, so I asked a friend who said you can just go to the counter, fill out the forms, and pay the fee—no need for intermediaries. Be prepared for long wait times when queuing, and it's less crowded before 10 AM. After completing the process, wait a few days to get your new plates and put them on. That solves the problem, and just be more careful about theft prevention when parking in the future.
