Where the Registrant of a launch vehicle has submitted a launch plan for permit and applied for registration of the launch vehicle at the same time, the application for registration of launch vehicle, accompanied with documents required under these Regulations, should be filed six months before the scheduled launch date. Notwithstanding, if an application for registration is filed at the same time when configuration safety reviews are requested, the application should be filed nine months prior to the scheduled launch date.

When applying for registration of a launch vehicle, the Registrant shall submit the following documents:
1. Application.
2. The Registrant's identification document; in case where an agent is appointed to act on its behalf, the agent's power of attorney and identification or registration supporting document:
(1) Identification document or registration supporting document.
(2) Representative's or responsible person's identification document.
(3) Ownership structure and beneficial owners.
(4) Other supporting documents required by the competent authority.
3. Documents proving completion of configuration safety reviews of the launch vehicle; in case of first-time registration when configuration safety reviews are to be applied for at the same time, documents under this subparagraph are not required.
4. Documents proving ownership, right to use, and related rights and encumbrances of the launch vehicle.
5. The operating plan for the launch vehicle, including summary of launch activities scheduled to take place, staff trainings, vehicle maintenance and other information about operation.
6. Launch period, place and launch facilities and center planned for the launch vehicle.
7. Information about spacecraft to be carried, if applicable.
During the first registration of launch vehicle of the same model, documents for configuration safety reviews should be submitted. Notwithstanding, configuration safety reviews may be waived for registration under Article 3, paragraph 2.
When applying for configuration safety reviews of a launch vehicle, the Registrant shall submit the following documents:
1. Application.
2. Documents that certify the designs of the launch vehicle satisfy the launch vehicle safety standards published by the competent authority, including:
(1) Documents describing flight results of the launch vehicle or containing information about test results.
(2) Documents describing reliability results of the launch vehicle.
(3) Documents verifying the launch vehicle meets its design specifications.
(4) Documents describing flight termination measures and methods that ensure safety along the flight route of the launch vehicle and neighboring areas of the launch facilities.
(5) Documents ensuring compatibility of launch vehicle and launch facilities.
(6) Documents describing flight tracking methods of the launch vehicle.
(7) Other related documents required by the competent authority.
3. Documents describing flight schedule and route of the launch vehicle.
4. For reusable launch vehicle, documents describing returning route and methods.

When applying for registration of a spacecraft, the Registrant shall submit the following documents:
1. Application.
2. Registrant's and agent's identification under paragraph 1, subparagraph 2 of the preceding article.
3. Approval documents for configuration safety reviews of the spacecraft; in case of first-time registration when configuration safety reviews are to be applied for at the same time, documents under this subparagraph are not required.
4. Documents proving ownership, right to use, and related rights and encumbrances of the spacecraft.
5. The operating plan for the spacecraft, including the following particulars:
(1) Scheduled launch date, place, launch vehicle, and orbital elements.
(2) Ground control facilities, location and operation plan for the spacecraft.
(3)Termination measures to be taken upon termination of spacecraft missions.
(4) If the spacecraft is to return to the earth, its returning methods and route.
(5) Disposal measures when the Registrant gives up or terminate management of spacecraft or registration of the spacecraft becomes invalid.
(6) Other related documents required by the competent authority.
During the first registration of spacecraft of the same model, documents for configuration safety reviews should be submitted. Notwithstanding, configuration safety reviews may be waived for registration under Article 3, paragraph 2.
When applying for configuration safety reviews, the Registrant shall submit the following documents.
1. Application.
2. Purpose and method of use of the spacecraft.
3. Structure of the spacecraft.

Where documents and information attached to the applications for vehicle's configuration safety reviews and registration are prepared in a language other than Chinese, Chinese translation of these documents is required, except for technical documents and information not prepared in English for which an English version or Chinese translation is required.

Review standards for vehicle's configuration safety reviews shall be separately established by the competent authority by referring to related international standards, and published by the competent authority.

The competent authority shall complete registration and notify the applicant in writing within three months from the date when the application is accepted. This period may be extended for two more months where necessary.
Where the Registrant fails to provide all required documents or information provided is insufficient, or fails to act in accordance with Article 10, the competent authority may notify it to make corrections within a specified time limit. Correction period will be excluded from the period under the preceding paragraph. Failure to make corrections within the time limit will result in rejection of the application.

Upon review and approval of a Registrant's application for vehicle registration, the competent authority shall give a registration number and issue a registration completion certificate.
The registration completion certificate shall include Registrant's information, basic information about the vehicle, registration number, registration date, valid registration term, and other necessary particulars.
The valid term of the registration completion certificate in the first paragraph shall not be less than one year and not more than five year, subject to determination of the competent authority depending on type of vehicle.

Where the Registrant is the National Space Organization or the mandated juristic person established under Article 4 of the Act, subject to approval of the competent authority, documents under Article 8, paragraph 1, subparagraphs 2, 4, and 5, and Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraphs 2 and 4 may not be required.

Information about vehicle's configuration safety reviews and registration may be disclosed or provided for inquiry by the competent authority. The same shall apply in the case of changes to registration information. Notwithstanding, if this information involves the Registrant's trade secrets or one of the circumstances under Article 18, paragraph 1 of the Freedom of Government Information Law, the relevant information may not be disclosed or provided.