Can Vehicles Undergo Annual Inspection in a Different Location?
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Vehicles can undergo annual inspection in a different location. The owner needs to bring their ID card, vehicle license, vehicle insurance documents, original and photocopy of the vehicle and vessel tax, and an application for out-of-town annual inspection to the vehicle management office at the registration location. The steps and required documents for out-of-town annual inspection are as follows: 1. Before applying, the vehicle owner must resolve all traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. 2. The owner needs to obtain a vehicle annual inspection delegation notice from the vehicle management office at the vehicle's registration location, authorizing the inspection to be conducted by the vehicle management office in a different location. To process the delegation notice, the applicant must bring their ID card, the original and photocopy of the vehicle license (or vehicle registration certificate). 3. After completing the delegation procedures, the owner should drive the vehicle to the designated inspection hall at the local vehicle management office for testing. 4. Once the vehicle passes the inspection, the owner should take the inspection report to the service window of the local vehicle management office to print the inspection compliance label. Note: After the vehicle passes the inspection at the testing location, the owner must apply for the inspection compliance label at the delegated vehicle management office in accordance with Article 49, Paragraph 2, and submit the delegation letter for issuing the inspection compliance label. The delegated vehicle management office should issue the inspection compliance label within one day of acceptance, in accordance with Article 49, Paragraph 3.
Yes, you can definitely have your vehicle inspected in a different location. I bought a car in my hometown before, then moved to another city for work. Last year, I successfully completed the annual inspection at a local testing station. The whole process was quite convenient: just download the Traffic Management 12123 app to book an appointment, prepare the vehicle license, insurance policy, and a copy of your ID card, then drive to the inspection station. No need to travel back and forth to your hometown, saving a lot of time and fuel costs. The inspection process is straightforward, mainly checking lights, brakes, exhaust emissions, etc. As long as your car doesn’t have major issues, it usually passes. In recent years, the government has promoted the policy of cross-regional annual inspections, supporting nationwide online operations, which has greatly improved convenience. Of course, it’s advisable to book an appointment one or two weeks in advance to avoid peak periods and ensure your vehicle is in normal condition before the inspection.
