Can vehicle ownership transfer be processed online?
2 Answers
Vehicle ownership transfer cannot be processed online. Here are detailed explanations about it: 1. Explanation one: Vehicle ownership transfer refers to changing the name of the vehicle's owner. The required documents include the original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, original/duplicate of the vehicle license, purchase tax certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle criminal inspection form, and insurance policy/card/invoice. 2. Explanation two: When a vehicle is transferred from one city to another, the registration process for changing the affiliated vehicle management authority is called transfer of registration. Vehicle transfer of registration requires changing the license plate and vehicle license, and the procedures must be completed at two different vehicle management authorities, including the transfer-out procedure and the transfer-in procedure.
I recently helped a friend with a vehicle transfer and specifically researched this. Many cities now offer online pre-processing channels. For example, our local DMV's official account allows uploading vehicle documents and paying transfer taxes online. However, the final vehicle inspection step requires physically driving to the DMV, where staff must verify physical details like the engine number and VIN, and even ID cards need to be scanned on-site. But filling out forms online in advance can save a lot of queuing time—tasks like taking a VIN rubbing can be done in just ten minutes at the inspection station. Some cities in the Yangtze River Delta even allow cross-regional processing, but you'll need to check local policies. I recommend searching online for 'XX city vehicle transfer process' first to avoid unnecessary trips.
