Can a car be transferred?
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Yes, a car can be transferred. Here are the relevant details: 1. Transfer principle: Every car has a fixed registration, which primarily records the car owner, address, and related car parameters. Transferring a car proves that the vehicle belongs to the current owner and has no accidents or violations. However, cars with certain issues, such as being involved in accidents, failing annual inspections, being stolen, or being smuggled, cannot undergo normal transfer procedures. 2. Required documents: Original and photocopy of the seller's ID card, original and photocopy of the buyer's ID card, original and photocopy of the vehicle's original purchase invoice or previous transfer invoice, original and photocopy of the vehicle's motor vehicle registration certificate, and original and photocopy of the vehicle's driving license.
I've helped friends with car transfer procedures several times, and overall it went quite smoothly. Both the owner and the buyer need to bring their original ID cards, the vehicle license, the motor vehicle registration certificate (commonly known as the green book), and the tax payment certificate or purchase tax invoice to the local DMV window to apply. Fill out a transfer form, pay some stamp duty and processing fees, generally ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand yuan, depending on the region and vehicle model. The staff will check the vehicle information, such as whether the engine number and chassis number match, to ensure there are no traffic violations or mortgage records. The whole process can be completed in a few hours if everything goes smoothly, but remember that the original owner must be present to sign, otherwise it could cause big trouble. After the transfer, don't forget to update the insurance and annual inspection information, otherwise there might be issues when driving on the road. If the vehicle has outstanding loans or accident records, resolve them first before proceeding—safety first. Rules vary slightly between provinces, so it's always a good idea to call the DMV in advance to check.
