Can a Used Car Be Transferred If the Transfer Invoice Is Lost?
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Yes, the transfer can still be processed by completing the relevant procedures at the 4S store where the car was purchased and the tax bureau. Here are the specific steps: If the buyer loses the copy of the silver stub of the purchase invoice, they should 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 or financial special seal). Then, have it stamped by the local tax authority and confirmed by the competent tax authority in the sales unit's location for registration and filing. Finally, the vehicle sales unit will reissue an original sales invoice with the same content as the original sales invoice stub. This invoice can then be used to complete the relevant procedures.
Last time I sold a used car, the buyer lost the transfer invoice, which almost ruined the whole deal. Fortunately, I had experienced a similar situation before and knew that getting a replacement wasn't too difficult. The buyer had to contact me as the original owner to provide identification and a copy of the original invoice, then we went to the DMV together to fill out an application. After paying a small fee and waiting a few days, we got the new invoice and the transfer was completed smoothly. But it's important to note that the replacement process takes time, so it's best for both the buyer and seller to take photos and keep electronic copies in advance to make future transactions much easier. This incident taught me a lesson—document management should never be taken lightly.
