Can China V Vehicles Be Transferred Across Provinces?
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Local China V vehicles can be transferred normally, but cross-province transfers of China V vehicles generally cannot be processed locally. Below is relevant information about national emission standards: 1. China V, fully known as the National Fifth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicle Pollutants, is abbreviated as the "China V Standard." Its emission control level is equivalent to the European Euro 5 emission standard, though Europe began implementing the Euro 6 standard as early as 2013. The China V Standard applies to vehicles with a maximum total mass of less than 3.5 tons. Compared to China IV, the China V Standard reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and 43% for heavy-duty vehicles, making the emission standards more stringent. 2. Transfer procedures can still be processed: Even with the implementation of the China VI emission standard, vehicles meeting the China V emission standard can still undergo local transfer procedures without being affected for now. The implementation of the China VI standard will restrict the registration of new China V vehicles, mainly targeting new vehicles. However, used China V vehicles in the second-hand car market are not restricted from registration, as second-hand car transactions only involve normal transfer procedures and do not require re-registration. As long as the transaction includes complete documentation such as the property certificate, vehicle license, valid annual inspection, compulsory insurance, and the ID card of the property owner, the second-hand car transaction can be completed. The China VI and China V emission standards have no impact on second-hand car transactions whatsoever.
I bought a used National V standard pickup truck during my trip to Tibet last year and specifically checked the policies before returning to Guangdong. The requirements vary significantly across different regions—major cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou have long prohibited the registration of National V vehicles, but some areas in Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan still allow transfers. The key is to check the environmental standards of the destination location, as some provinces require emission tests to be conducted locally. I recommend calling the vehicle management office at the destination two weeks in advance to confirm the details and ask about the required documents to avoid unnecessary trips. Before the transfer, make sure to settle any traffic violations and keep the green vehicle registration book and insurance policy handy.
My cousin got the short end of the stick during his last cross-province vehicle transfer. He tried moving his Jiangsu-registered China 5 emission standard car to Shandong - initially it seemed feasible, but the policy changed abruptly. Nowadays, focus areas like Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta regions enforce strict restrictions. For actual procedures: first complete archiving at the origin location, obtain temporary plates, then complete environmental review in the new city within 30 days. A reminder: don't just trust car dealers' promises - it's best to have the buyer from the destination city personally visit the DMV for clarification. If the vehicle fails emission standards, hiring agents would be money wasted.
