Do I Need to Drive the Vehicle Back for License Plate Registration After Transferring a Used Car?

[JocelynLee]

Yes, the vehicle needs to be driven back for license plate registration after transferring a used car. Article 19, Paragraph 1 of the Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations stipulates: When applying for a transfer registration, the motor vehicle owner shall fill out an application form, submit the vehicle for inspection, and provide the required certificates and documents. This regulation clearly states that for motor vehicle transfer registration, i.e., transfer of ownership, the vehicle must be 'submitted for inspection.' Since the vehicle needs to be submitted for inspection, it naturally means driving the vehicle to the vehicle management office. Therefore, the vehicle to be transferred must be driven there. Notes for Cross-Region Transfer: 1. The original sealed vehicle file must be available. 2. A transaction invoice is required. 3. Compliance with local vehicle registration policies (same for both new and used vehicles).