What should I do if I lose my green book in the car?
The vehicle registration certificate (commonly known as the "green book") is the legal proof of vehicle ownership. Once lost, it may cause a lot of inconvenience to the vehicle owner. Recently, the topic of "How to deal with lost green books" has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and automotive forums. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with detailed answers to the processing procedures, precautions and frequently asked questions after the green copy is lost.
1. Processing process after the green book is lost

The following are the standard handling steps after the green book is lost, for the reference of car owners:
| steps | Specific operations | Materials required |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Report a crime | Report the crime to the local public security agency and obtain a report certificate | ID card, vehicle driving license |
| 2. Newspaper statement | Publish a loss statement in a newspaper at or above the municipal level | Proof of reporting crime, copy of ID card |
| 3. Reissue at the vehicle management office | Bring the materials to the vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered to apply for a reissue. | ID card, driving license, report certificate, newspaper declaration |
| 4. Get a new certificate | Receive a new vehicle registration certificate after passing the review | Replacement receipt, original ID card |
2. Summary of recent hot issues
According to the popularity of discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following are the TOP5 issues that car owners are most concerned about:
| Ranking | question | High frequency keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | If the green copy is lost, can it be replaced in another place? | Off-site processing, vehicle management office permissions |
| 2 | Can the annual inspection be carried out normally during the reissue period? | Annual inspection, temporary certificate |
| 3 | Registration fees and timeliness | Newspaper price, publicity period |
| 4 | Will the original green copy become invalid after reissue? | Legal effectiveness, fraud prevention |
| 5 | Mortgage vehicle green book reissue process | Bank formalities, mortgagee |
3. Precautions
1.timeliness requirements: Some provinces and cities stipulate that it takes 7 working days to apply for a reissue of the declaration in the newspaper. It is recommended to consult the local vehicle management office in advance.
2.Cost details: The total cost of re-application usually includes registration fee (50-200 yuan) and production cost (10-50 yuan), which is subject to local standards.
3.Anti-fraud reminder: Recently, there have been fraud cases in which people pretend to be vehicle management agencies and demand payment of "expedited fees". There is no need for additional expedited fees for regular reissues.
4. Expert advice
Lawyer Wang, a legal expert in the automotive field, emphasized in a recent interview:"After the reissue of the green copy is completed, the insurance company and lending institution (if any) should be notified immediately to avoid subsequent disputes. If the vehicle is mortgaged, the reissue procedures need to be completed with the financial institution."
5. Alternatives
For situations where there is an urgent need to prove vehicle ownership, the following documents may be used temporarily:
| File type | Validity period | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary certificate issued by the vehicle management office | 15 days | Vehicle trading and transfer |
| Traffic management 12123 electronic voucher | real time updates | Basic information query |
It is about 850 words in total, covering process guidance, hot issues, precautions and solutions, and meets the requirements of structured data. It is recommended that car owners keep the new green copy properly and consider purchasing a special fire-proof and moisture-proof document bag to store important vehicle documents.
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