Can Vehicle Annual Inspection Be Conducted in Another Location?
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Vehicles can undergo annual inspection in another location. Except for large passenger vehicles and school buses, all other motor vehicles can have their annual inspection processed in a different location. Vehicle annual inspection in another location refers to conducting the annual inspection of a vehicle in a place other than where it was purchased. If the owner cannot be present to handle the inspection, a power of attorney is required for the vehicle annual inspection. The owner must bring their 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 to the vehicle management office at the registration location. It is important to note that the vehicle must not have any outstanding traffic violations; otherwise, the annual inspection cannot proceed normally. The process for conducting an annual inspection in another location is as follows: Step 1: The owner needs to obtain a Notice of Entrusted Inspection from the original registration vehicle management office, authorizing a vehicle management office in another location to conduct the annual inspection of the vehicle. It is important to note that the Letter of Authorization for Vehicle Annual Inspection must be obtained from the original registration vehicle management office. Without this authorization, vehicles registered in another location cannot undergo normal annual inspection locally. Step 2: The owner checks the information at the entrusted vehicle management office. Following the normal procedure, after the owner completes the entrustment procedure for out-of-town vehicle annual inspection at the original registration vehicle management office, the original office will issue a paper Letter of Authorization and send an online notice of entrusted vehicle annual inspection to the entrusted vehicle management office. Once the owner verifies the relevant entrusted annual inspection information at the vehicle management office, they can proceed with the normal out-of-town vehicle inspection. Step 3: The vehicle is sent for inspection. After completing the entrustment procedure for vehicle annual inspection, the owner drives the vehicle to the motor vehicle inspection line at the vehicle management office for testing. Step 4: Print the annual inspection certificate. After the vehicle passes the inspection, the owner can print the inspection pass mark with the vehicle inspection report. Step 5: Online information is transmitted back to the original registration vehicle management office. After the vehicle annual inspection is completed, the inspection information is transmitted back to the original registration vehicle management office via the internet. The same process will be followed for the next annual inspection.
I just helped a friend with an out-of-town vehicle inspection last month. Now the power of attorney requirement has been abolished nationwide. You only need to bring the vehicle license and valid compulsory traffic insurance policy to the local inspection station. However, make sure there are no outstanding traffic violations, and modifications like tires or window tint with inadequate light transmittance will cause issues. Inspection fees may vary by 100-200 RMB between cities, so it's recommended to call the inspection station beforehand to confirm specific requirements and queue status to avoid wasted trips. Now you can directly check nationwide inspection results through the Traffic Management 12123 app, which is super convenient.
Personal experience tells you: Yes! Last year, I was on a three-month business trip in Hangzhou when my car's annual inspection was due. I simply navigated to a local inspection station. The whole process took just half an hour—they only checked the original vehicle license and the copy of compulsory traffic insurance. Remember three key points: the insurance must be valid, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) must be clearly legible, and mandatory indicators like lights and brakes must pass. Some inspection stations require appointments, so it's best to call ahead to confirm. After passing the inspection, the new sticker is issued on the spot—no need to return to your hometown to complete the procedures. It's especially convenient for those working across provinces.
No problem at all! Now it's possible to have the annual vehicle inspection done nationwide. Last week, I helped my son get his car inspected in Qingdao as an out-of-town service. The process is actually super simple: drive into the station → initial exterior inspection → payment → queue up for exhaust and brake testing → receive the report. Remember to bring the original vehicle license, as some areas still don't accept electronic insurance policies. The inspection fee was 260 yuan, 20 more than in my hometown, but it saved on fuel costs. One detail to remind: don't forget to bring the vehicle registration certificate, as some strict inspection stations will check the engine number. The whole process took just over forty minutes, much more convenient than the out-of-town entrustment procedure.
