Can I register a car without a driver's license?
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You can buy and register a car without a driver's license, as the car is simply personal property and has no direct relation to whether you have a license or not. According to relevant regulations, registering a car only requires providing the following documents to the vehicle management office: invoice, certificate of conformity, proof of purchase tax payment, the owner's ID card, and a copy of the compulsory insurance policy. There is no requirement to provide a driver's license. After registration, you will receive a vehicle license, which signifies that the car has the legal right to be driven on the road. Below is some information about registration: 1. Some cities require a driver's license for registration: In cities with limited license plate issuance (such as Shanghai), applicants are usually required to hold a driver's license; otherwise, they are not eligible to participate in the lottery or bidding for a license plate. Therefore, even if you buy a new car without a license, you still cannot register it. 2. Spousal lottery: If one spouse wins the lottery, after purchasing the car, they can transfer the vehicle to the other spouse's name. The spouse without a car in their name can still continue to apply for the lottery, but this relationship is limited to spouses only.
I was also a newbie when I first bought a car, worrying about whether I could register it without a driver's license. In fact, buying a car and registering it don't require a driver's license at all. The vehicle management office only checks the owner's identity documents and purchase documents, such as ID card, invoice, and vehicle certificate, to help register the car under your name. Registration means proving you are the owner of the car, which is completely separate from driving. Among my friends, some don't have a driver's license but have bought cars for family use or as an investment. After registration, the car is under their name, and they can have a licensed family member or friend drive it. One thing to note is that insurance usually depends on whether the driver has a license, but buying the car itself is no problem. I recommend checking the requirements of your local vehicle management office and bringing all the necessary documents to get it done in one go, saving time and hassle. In short, don't worry, go ahead and buy the car and register it.
