Do I need to pay the vehicle and vessel tax again for a used car?
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Used car vehicle and vessel tax needs to be paid again, along with the compulsory traffic insurance. For used car transfer and ownership change, as long as the emissions meet the National IV standard, the transfer can be processed. You need to complete the registration at the vehicle management office in the destination city. Below are the relevant details: 1. Transfer documents: The original owner of the used car needs to provide documents such as the registration certificate, driving license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card. 2. Processing location: After submitting the required documents from both parties, you need to go to the local vehicle management office where the car is currently registered to complete the file transfer. After all procedures are completed, a temporary license plate will be issued, and you can then proceed to register the car in the destination city. 3. Vehicle evaluation: The vehicle needs to undergo an evaluation. The evaluation fee is generally 1%-2% of the assessed vehicle value. Other fees include the costs for changing or updating the license plate, driving license, registration certificate, etc.
I just sold an old car to a friend and we happened to discuss the vehicle and vessel tax. Generally, when buying a used car, you don't need to pay the tax again because the tax follows the vehicle. The new owner just needs to continue paying the annual fees after taking over. During the transfer process, the DMV will verify the tax records. If there are any unpaid taxes, the buyer may need to settle them, but the portion already paid by the previous owner won't be double-counted. Remember, this is an annual tax, not a one-time payment like the purchase tax. From my experience, always check the original car's tax clearance certificate before buying a used car to ensure all taxes are settled and avoid unnecessary payments. Some people mistakenly think the tax follows the person, but it actually follows the vehicle, and the transfer process will automatically adjust it. In short, as long as it's handled properly during the transfer, there's no need to worry about extra costs.
