Step-by-Step: E-Bike Registration in Beijing for Expats

It is indeed one of the most convenient ways to get around China's big cities - electric bicycles are all the rage these days.
In many cities in China, regulations require users to register their electric bicycles and to get a license plate. In this article, we’ll show you step-by-step how to do this so that you don’t end up getting any hefty fines.

Application Eligibility

1.The residence of the electric bicycle owner is within the jurisdiction of Beijing Municipality;

2.Individuals for registering electric bicycles shall have their vehicles included as a product in the Catalog of Electric Bicycle Products in Beijing Municipality issued by the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation;
3.Submitted certificates and credentials satisfy regulations, and are legal and valid;
4.Vehicles shall be handed over for inspection.

Application Procedure

In Beijing, users must bring an electric bicycle registration application form, a certificate of conformity, a proof of sale certificate and any other documents required by the local PSB.

Note that different PSBs may have slightly different rules depending on where in China you want to register an electric bicycle. Be sure to double check requirements in your local area in advance.
1.Application form for registration;
2.Identity certificate of the owner of the electric bicycle;
3.Certificate of conformity of the entire vehicle;
4.Proof of origin of the electric bicycle;
The sales invoice for the electric bicycle is the proof of origin of the purchased vehicle;
If the electric bicycle's ownership has been transferred through court mediation, ruling, or judgment prior to registration, the proof of origin includes the court-ordered documents that have come into effect: Mediation Agreement, Ruling or Judgment, or the Notice to Assist in Enforcement;
If the unregistered electric bicycles are purchased and allocated to the subordinate departments of the state organs, the proof of origin should be the sales invoice and the allocation certificates issued by the relevant departments;
The relevant documents declaring inheritance, donation, and agreement to offset the debt, along with the Notarial Certificate issued by notary public offices are the proof of origin for unregistered electric bicycles.
1.Make an appointment through the "Beijing Traffic Management Bureau"
2.Case acceptance and examination;
3.Vehicle inspection;
4.If requirements are met, relevant information will be input into the database and stored;
5.Plate production and issuance.
Processing Deadline
Processing shall be completed within one working day from the date of acceptance.

Fee

Free of charge.

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Information english.beijing.gov.cn.

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