Can a Car Be Sold and Transferred Across Provinces?
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A car can be transferred across provinces. You need to go to the vehicle management office where the car was originally registered to complete the outbound transfer procedures. Then, with the relevant documents, you can proceed to the vehicle management office in the destination province to complete the transfer and registration process. Outbound Transfer Procedures: During the outbound transfer process, the original license plate and vehicle registration certificate will be confiscated, and a temporary license plate valid for 30 days will be issued. This temporary plate must be carefully preserved, as it must be surrendered when completing the inbound transfer. The transfer process legally completes the change of vehicle ownership, ensuring the legitimacy of the vehicle's origin. Legal Provisions: Article 18 of the "Regulations on the Registration of Motor Vehicles" stipulates that when the ownership of a registered motor vehicle is transferred, the new owner must apply for the transfer registration at the vehicle management office within 30 days from the date of delivery. Before applying for the transfer registration, the owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle.
Yes, cross-province vehicle transfer is absolutely possible. I've helped friends with this process three times. The key factor is whether the vehicle meets the environmental standards of the destination location - most cities now require China VI emission standards. You'll need to first retrieve the vehicle files from the original license plate location's DMV, then bring materials like the vehicle registration certificate (big green book), ID card, and compulsory traffic insurance policy to complete registration in the new city. When I helped a neighbor transfer from Hebei to Shandong last time, we waited a full week just for the China V standard review, plus we had to redo the vehicle inspection and VIN rubbing. I recommend checking the admission standards on the destination DMV's official website first - otherwise you might waste an 800km trip for nothing. Hiring a professional used car agent can save lots of trouble as they're familiar with policy changes across different regions.
