Can vehicle transfer be processed anywhere?
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Vehicle transfer procedures can be processed at any vehicle management office within the registered city. Notes: The vehicle owner does not need to be present for the transfer, but the agent must bring the original ID card of the owner, the original ID card of the agent, and other required transfer documents. If the vehicle owner cannot be present due to reasons such as death, overseas travel, serious illness, disability, or force majeure, the agent can apply for the replacement of the vehicle registration certificate with relevant proof. Vehicle transfer procedures: Original application form for vehicle registration, transfer, cancellation, or import; Original and photocopy of the current vehicle owner's ID; Original driving license; Original vehicle registration certificate; Power of attorney and agent's ID; Original vehicle inspection record; Original or photocopy of proof of vehicle ownership transfer, including original used car sales invoice, enforcement notice, and transfer certificate issued by state organs, enterprises, institutions, or social organizations; Original certificate of deregulation for customs-supervised vehicles or original customs-approved transfer certificate.
Last time I sold my car and went through the transfer process, it took me quite a while. You can't just handle vehicle transfer anywhere—it has to be done at the vehicle management office where the car was originally registered. This left a deep impression on me because initially, I thought I could get it done at a nearby location, only to find out it was a wasted trip. They told me it had to be processed at the relevant office in the original registration area. The reason is that local authorities manage vehicle records and taxes to prevent fraud and disputes, making inter-province transfers even more complicated. You'll need to bring both parties' ID cards, the original vehicle license and registration certificate, and pay some service fees. Both parties must be present to sign and confirm. I recommend calling the vehicle management office in advance to ask about the process and prepare thoroughly before taking action to avoid unnecessary trips. Additionally, if the car is an older model or has traffic violation records, those issues must be resolved first; otherwise, the transfer won't go through. The whole process can be time-consuming, but safety comes first.
