Can a Vehicle Be Transferred to Another Location?
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Can a Vehicle Be Transferred to Another Location? A vehicle can be transferred to another location. The general process for vehicle transfer involves first issuing a transaction document, then conducting an external inspection of the vehicle, selecting a license plate number, submitting the required materials, and finally completing the transfer and relocation. Materials Required for Transfer to Another Location: Identification documents from both parties, prepared in duplicate (one original and one copy); the original invoice from when the vehicle was purchased; the vehicle's driving license, required in both original and copy; the motor vehicle registration certificate of the vehicle to be transferred. Cases Where Transfer Is Not Allowed: Vehicles that have been modified, altered, or had their cargo weight or passenger capacity changed without approval; vehicles that have reached the end of their service life (if the vehicle is in good condition, it may be transferred after passing a special inspection, but relocation to another jurisdiction is not permitted).
The vehicle can be transferred to another location. Last year, I moved my car from Guangdong to Zhejiang, and the process wasn’t actually that complicated. It mainly involves three steps: First, complete the transfer-out procedures at the local vehicle management office in the original location to obtain the vehicle档案袋 (vehicle file bag) and temporary license plate. Then, drive the car to the new city and complete the transfer-in procedures at the local vehicle management office within 30 days. Finally, re-select a license plate number and register it. The key is to check in advance whether the emission standards of the two locations match—my friend’s car got stuck on the issue of upgrading from National V to National VI standards, almost making the trip pointless. I recommend calling both vehicle management offices beforehand to confirm the required documents to avoid delays due to missing paperwork. Most importantly, never open the档案袋 (vehicle file bag) yourself—it must remain sealed and intact when handed over to the new vehicle management office.
Absolutely doable, the key is to check the receiving city's policies. Once I helped my cousin transfer a car from Chengdu to Kunming, and found the biggest hurdle was the emission standard—Kunming required China VI while his car was only China V. We had to install a particulate filter to meet the standard. I suggest checking the target city's entry requirements on the traffic management app 12123 first, or directly calling the local DMV to ask about emission standards. For document transfer, you can authorize the original dealer to handle the file extraction, saving you a trip. Now, the vehicle purchase tax is fully electronic nationwide, so no paper transfer is needed. Don't forget to settle any traffic violations, as late fees are 20% higher for out-of-town penalties.
