Can someone else handle the vehicle inspection if the owner is not present?
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Yes, as long as the vehicle registration certificate and the compulsory traffic insurance policy for the current year are available. However, the agent must bring their own ID card and driver's license. Below are the relevant details: 1. Required documents for delegation: original vehicle registration certificate, duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, original ID card, photocopy, the vehicle itself, a letter of authorization, and the original ID card and photocopy of the authorized person. 2. Vehicle inspection regulations: Passenger vehicles for commercial use must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years. After 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Trucks and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years. After 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. Small and mini non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once every 2 years within the first 6 years (since September 2014, they are exempt from inspection for the first 6 years). After 6 years, they must be inspected once a year. After 15 years, they must be inspected every 6 months.
I have worked at the annual inspection station for over ten years and have seen many cases where car owners, lacking time, ask friends or family to handle the inspection on their behalf. As long as the proxy brings a copy of the owner's ID card, the original vehicle license, and a power of attorney clearly stating the inspection task and signed, there’s usually no issue. However, rules may vary by region—some places require forms filled out by the owner personally. I suggest calling the local station first to avoid a wasted trip. Also, the proxy must be able to drive the vehicle for inspection; don’t let car issues hold things up. A pro tip: choose a reliable person to avoid delays during inspection. Remember to service the lights or brakes beforehand, as these often cause problems during checks. Overall, this is quite common—quick, convenient, and saves time and hassle.
