I'm writing to share my personal experience with the challenges of applying for a resident certificate in Shanghai. In the beginning of the year, I decided to apply for a residence permit at the local police station, but the process was not as straightforward as I had expected. I worked with a real estate agent, who sent me a signing contract for the rental agreement. However, the contract had a different address than my actual place of residence. Not realizing the implications, I signed the contract without hesitation. This first mistake led to a series of complications that I will describe below. Today, the police officer called me to inquire about my residential status, asking if I was actually living in a specific community. I replied that I had previously lived there but had moved out. The officer then became agitated, insisting that I attend an in-person meeting to explain the situation, and threatening to come to my home if I didn't. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced similar issues with the resident certificate application process. According to some online forums, attending this in-person meeting can result in a police record and even a fine. I would like to offer a word of caution to my fellow applicants: when applying for a resident certificate, make sure to double-check the accuracy of the information in your application.