Can a second-hand motorcycle have its invoice reissued?

[VanJesse]

The original owner can apply to the vehicle sales unit for reissuance. The specific reissuance procedures are as follows: Obtain the stub copy: Go to the motor vehicle sales unit to obtain a copy of the unified sales invoice stub (stamped with the sales unit's invoice special seal). Registration and filing: Go to the competent tax authority where the motor vehicle seller is located for seal confirmation and registration filing. Reissue the invoice: The motor vehicle sales unit will reissue a motor vehicle sales invoice with content consistent with the original sales invoice stub. The "Notice of the State Administration of Taxation on Issues Concerning the Use of the New Version of the Unified Motor Vehicle Sales Invoice" [State Tax Letter (2006) No. 479] stipulates: "All units and individuals engaged in motor vehicle retail business must, from August 1, 2006, issue the new version of the "Unified Motor Vehicle Sales Invoice" (hereinafter referred to as the "Motor Vehicle Invoice") uniformly printed by the tax authorities when collecting payments for the sale of motor vehicles (excluding the sale of used motor vehicles), and affix the financial special seal or invoice special seal on the invoice copy, while the deduction copy and tax declaration copy must not be affixed with any seal."

[SanBradley]

I'm quite experienced in getting replacement invoices for motorcycles—I helped a friend with it last time. If you lose the invoice for a new motorcycle, you can request a replacement from the original dealer since they keep the stub copy. Just apply for an official stamp at the tax office. However, it's much more complicated for used motorcycles because the invoice is under the original owner's name. The owner must handle it in person with their ID card. If you can't reach them, it gets tricky. We visited three different offices and were told by the DMV that a tax payment certificate could serve as an alternative. As a last resort, you can get a vehicle origin certificate from a notary office. In the end, we solved it with the used motorcycle sales contract. Policies vary by location, so I recommend checking with the local DMV window first to confirm the required documents—don't waste your time running around.

[DelValentina]

As someone who has bought and sold seven or eight motorcycles, I'll give you some practical advice. Replacing invoices depends on the situation: for a new bike's invoice, you can directly contact the original dealership to get a replacement; for a used bike's sales invoice, you'll need to track down the previous owner. In our circle, we often go to used vehicle trading markets to issue transfer invoices—it costs around 200 yuan in fees, which is much easier than replacing the old invoice. If the name on the invoice doesn't match the current owner, the DMV will block the transfer, and you'll need to provide payment records or transfer receipts to prove the transaction's legitimacy. My advice is to have the seller issue the invoice during the transaction—don't try to save on this small cost.

[CeciliaMarie]

Last time when I sold my motorcycle, I found the invoice was lost and was really anxious. The vehicle management office said a copy of the original invoice was required for the transfer. I immediately contacted the original owner, and luckily he had the stub, so we went to the tax bureau to reissue one. Later, a friend told me that if the original owner couldn't be found, I could bring my ID card and the vehicle registration certificate to the vehicle management office to fill out a declaration. They would check the original records, verify the vehicle information, and then issue a certificate, which could also be used to complete the procedures. However, this process is quite time-consuming, so it's best to start a month in advance and not wait until the annual inspection expires to panic.