Can a sedan be transferred to another location?
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Sedans can be transferred to another location as long as all the required documents and materials are brought to the relevant location for the transfer procedures. First, go to the local vehicle management office for a suspicious vehicle investigation. If the vehicle is confirmed to match the records and there are no issues, the vehicle transfer and file extraction can be processed. After the files are transferred to the new location, go to the local vehicle management office there to complete the registration and license plate assignment. The following materials need to be prepared: 1. Two copies of the ID cards of both parties, one original and one copy. 2. The original invoice from when the car was purchased. 3. The vehicle's driving license, one original and one copy. 4. The motor vehicle registration certificate of the car to be transferred.
I recently helped a friend with an out-of-town vehicle transfer, and it can indeed be done. As long as the car meets local emission standards, such as China 5 or China 6, first go to the original vehicle registration office to retrieve the files, obtaining the vehicle registration certificate and temporary license plate. Then, bring your ID card, purchase invoice, and compulsory insurance policy to the new city's vehicle registration office for inspection and license plate selection. However, be aware that some cities have restrictions on vehicle transfers, such as Beijing and Shanghai requiring a lottery qualification. The entire process can be completed in two or three days, costing a few hundred yuan in fees, which is much more reliable than using a scalper.
I worked at the DMV counter for five years, and out-of-province vehicle transfers are no problem at all. The core process boils down to three steps: First, the original owner completes the transfer-out procedures at the local DMV office to obtain the sealed archive folder. Second, the new owner schedules a vehicle inspection at the destination DMV - remember to clear all traffic violations beforehand. Third, select license plates and pay the fees. With the nationwide network now in place, the process is much faster, but don't forget to check the emission standards at the destination - diesel vehicles require extra caution.
Having been in the used car business for over a decade, inter-provincial vehicle transfers are a daily occurrence. The key factors are the vehicle's condition: no mortgage, no seizure, and valid annual inspection. Big cities sometimes enforce strict emission standards, while smaller cities are more lenient. It's recommended to directly confirm with the vehicle management offices in both locations, as some materials can now be submitted online. The buyer must personally go to the registration location to provide fingerprints; if that's not possible, a notarized power of attorney can be arranged.
