Can out-of-town vehicles be sold in another location?
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Out-of-town vehicles can be sold in another location after completing the transfer and license plate registration procedures. Below are the specific details for the transfer and license plate registration process: Vehicle Registration Certificate: The vehicle registration certificate is the legal proof of vehicle ownership. Pay special attention to the embossed number, engine number, and registration date on the vehicle registration certificate. If there are signs of alteration on the seller's certificate or if the information does not match the actual details of the used vehicle, the vehicle may have issues. Traffic Violation Records: Check the vehicle's traffic violation records thoroughly. Ensure there are no outstanding violations and confirm that the compulsory traffic insurance is still valid. Only vehicles with no outstanding violations and valid compulsory insurance can proceed with the transfer. Original Vehicle Purchase Tax Payment Receipt: Before initiating the transfer process for a used vehicle, always verify the original vehicle's purchase tax payment status. Confirming the purchase tax payment status beforehand can help avoid unnecessary additional expenses.
I previously worked in Shenzhen and bought a car with a Guangzhou license plate. Later, when I moved to Chengdu and wanted to sell the car to buy a new one, I found that selling a car in a different location was completely fine, as long as the proper procedures were followed. The transfer process requires both parties to go to the vehicle management office together. After I, as the buyer, inspected the car, we signed a contract and made the payment. Then, we applied to the vehicle management office to transfer the vehicle's registration out and drove the car back to Chengdu for local registration. During this process, the emission standards must be met. For example, Chengdu requires China VI standards, so some older cars that don’t meet the standards might be easier to sell back in their original location. The whole process took about two to three weeks, mainly due to waiting in queues. The costs included a transfer tax of a few hundred yuan and service fees. Hiring an agent could save time but would cost a bit more. Overall, it was quite convenient, and I recommend checking the policies of different locations in advance to avoid any hiccups.
