Can a Vehicle Undergo Annual Inspection in Another City?
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Vehicles can undergo annual inspection in another city. The process for vehicle annual inspection in a different location is as follows: 1. Obtain a Vehicle Annual Inspection Authorization Letter: The vehicle owner needs to request an authorization notice for inspection from the original registration vehicle management office. The owner does not have to be present in person, so they can have a friend handle it on their behalf at the original registration location. 2. Required Documents for the Authorization Letter: The owner's ID card, vehicle license, vehicle insurance documents, original and photocopy of the vehicle and vessel tax, application for out-of-town annual inspection, etc. If someone else is handling it on behalf of the owner, a power of attorney from the owner is required. 3. Check Annual Inspection Information: Check the relevant vehicle authorization for annual inspection information. If qualified, the normal out-of-town vehicle inspection can be processed.
I remember getting my annual vehicle inspection done while on a business trip in Hangzhou last year. Now the nationwide cross-region inspection policy has been implemented - as long as you drive a passenger car or light truck, you can get inspected directly at any testing station across the country regardless of your license plate location. Just make sure to bring the vehicle registration certificate, original compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. Before my visit, I specifically called the inspection station to confirm their business hours and found out they're open on weekends too, which was super convenient. The inspection process took about 30 minutes, mainly checking lights, brakes, emissions and other items. You'll get the new inspection sticker immediately if your vehicle passes. The only thing to note is that all traffic violations must be cleared beforehand, otherwise the inspection station's system will block the procedure.
