# Hai Phong vehicle license plate replacement guidance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hai-phong-vehicle-license-plate-replacement-guidance
> Updated: 2026-10-20T00:06:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Hai Phong Traffic Police Department (PC08) has issued a formal guide for vehicle owners regarding lost, blurred, or damaged license plates. The instructions aim to ensure legal compliance and prevent administrative penalties associated with operating vehicles with illegible or missing plates.

Authorities have strictly prohibited the use of makeshift or self-made plates, such as those made from cardboard or temporary metal. The recommended legal procedure requires owners to first report any loss to local commune or ward police to prevent criminal misuse. Subsequently, owners are advised to apply for replacements through the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Public Security’s public service portal to facilitate an efficient reissuance process.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Vietnam authorities issue guidance on lost license plates and straw burning risks

Vietnamese authorities have issued guidance on replacing lost vehicle license plates and are addressing safety risks caused by straw burning on coastal highways in Ninh Binh.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-authorities-issue-guidance-on-lost-license-plates-and-straw-burning-risks

### 2026-10-16: Hai Phong Police issue guidelines for lost or blurred vehicle license plates

Hai Phong police have issued guidelines for vehicle owners on how to legally replace lost or illegible license plates via online portals and local police reporting.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hai-phong-police-issue-guidelines-for-lost-or-blurred-vehicle-license-plates

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