After applying a wrap at a certified modification shop, the shop will provide the owner with a receipt or invoice. The owner can register the change at the vehicle management office within 10 days from the date the invoice is issued. According to Article 56 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," if the vehicle's color is changed without registering the modification as required, the traffic management department of the public security authority may issue a warning or impose a fine. The vehicle may also be impounded and required to be restored to its original color. To apply for a change in the vehicle's body color, the following documents must be submitted in accordance with the "Road Traffic Safety Law": "Application Form for Modification Registration of Motor Vehicles," identity proof of the vehicle owner and their agent, the motor vehicle registration certificate, and the motor vehicle driving license. According to Article 6, Chapter 2 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law," if the area of color change does not exceed 30% of the vehicle's surface, no modification registration is required. Conversely, if it exceeds 30%, the change must be registered, and the registration must be completed within 10 days after the color change. Important considerations for vehicle color changes: Before changing the vehicle's color, consult the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to confirm whether the area permits changing the vehicle's color using wraps. If the region does not support this method, the modification cannot be registered, and the wrap must be completely removed to restore the vehicle's original color. Additionally, according to the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles," owners are no longer required to apply to the vehicle management office in advance. They can first change the vehicle's color, install body kits, replace the engine, etc., and then apply for modification registration with the vehicle management office. According to Article 10, registered motor vehicles must apply for modification registration under the following circumstances: Change of body color. Replacement of the engine. Replacement of the body or frame. Replacement of the entire vehicle due to quality issues. Change from commercial to non-commercial use or vice versa. The owner's residence moves out of or into the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office. Furthermore, according to Article 15 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles must be painted with designated patterns and equipped with alarms and signal lights as required. Other motor vehicles are prohibited from using patterns, alarms, or signal lights that are specific to or resemble those of the aforementioned vehicles.
