Do I need to go to the vehicle management office to change the color of the car film?

You need to go to the DMV to change the color of the car film.

According to the "Regulations on the Management of Road Transport Vehicles", it is necessary to apply to the vehicle management office for change registration and approval to change the body color, including film replacement. Therefore, it is necessary to apply to the local vehicle management office for change registration and submit relevant materials, including the owner's identity certificate, motor vehicle driving license, vehicle photos, and schematic diagram of the changed body color. After examination and approval, the vehicle management office will indicate the change of body color on the motor vehicle driving license and reprint the driving license. Failure to make change registration according to regulations will result in fines, detention of vehicles and other penalties. Therefore, it is suggested that car owners should apply for change registration to the local vehicle management office in time when changing the color of the car film to ensure that their cars are on the road legally.

The steps to change the color of the car film are as follows:

1. After painting is completed, take the car to the vehicle management office to take photos and check the replaced car;

2. Fill in the application form for motor vehicle change registration or filing, and apply for change;

3. The staff shall record the changes on the motor vehicle registration certificate and re-create the motor vehicle driving license.

To sum up, small and micro passenger cars can apply for change registration due to the change of body color. If the vehicle is not registered, they can apply to the vehicle management office where the vehicle is located. The vehicle management office where the vehicle is located shall inspect the motor vehicle as required, review the submitted certificates and vouchers, and forward the electronic data of motor vehicle inspection to the vehicle management office at the place of registration, which shall review and issue the driving license as required.

Legal basis:

Article 17 of the Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Motor Vehicle Registration.

When applying for registration of change, the owner of a motor vehicle shall submit the motor vehicle for examination, confirm the application information, and submit the following certificates and vouchers:

(a) the identity certificate of the owner of the motor vehicle;

(2) Motor vehicle registration certificate;

(3) Motor vehicle driving license;

(four) to replace the engine, body or frame, it shall also submit the certificate of motor vehicle safety and technical inspection;

(5) Where the whole vehicle is replaced due to quality problems, relevant certificates and vouchers shall be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Article 12.