Can motor vehicles undergo annual inspection in another location?
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Motor vehicles can undergo annual inspection in another location, but the regulations vary by region, and the specific procedures differ as well. The process for out-of-town annual inspection is as follows: 1. Obtain a vehicle inspection authorization letter: You need to request a notice of entrusted inspection from the vehicle management office where the vehicle was originally registered. The owner can have a friend handle this on their behalf in the original registration location; 2. Documents required for the authorization letter: The owner's ID card, vehicle license, vehicle insurance documents, original and copy of the vehicle and vessel tax, and an application for out-of-town annual inspection; 3. Once the documents are ready, the owner can proceed to the local vehicle management office to inquire about the relevant vehicle information. After confirming the entrusted annual inspection information for the vehicle, the normal out-of-town annual inspection can be processed. Vehicle annual inspection refers to the annual inspection conducted according to the technical conditions for the safe operation of motor vehicles for vehicles that have already obtained official license plates and vehicle licenses. The purpose is to check the main technical conditions of the vehicle, urge the strengthening of vehicle maintenance, keep the vehicle in good condition, and ensure driving safety.
My car has a Yunnan license plate, but I work in Shanghai all year round. Last year, I tried the cross-region annual inspection. It was done directly at a local inspection station—just bring the vehicle license and ID card, no need to travel back to my hometown. The policy allows nationwide inspections, and the process is super simple: fill out a power of attorney or book an appointment via the traffic police app, and it’s done in half an hour. It saved me a lot on travel costs and time, plus I could check the progress anytime. I recommend preparing the documents in advance to avoid peak-hour queues.
