Does a New Car Need to Be Transferred?
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New cars do not need to be transferred. Vehicle transfer refers to changing the name of the vehicle's owner. After a new car is registered, the transfer procedure can be processed at any time. Below is relevant information about vehicle transfer: Transfer Conditions: Once the license plate is registered, the vehicle can be transferred. The transfer requires both parties' ID cards, the vehicle license, the motor vehicle registration certificate, and the newly registered vehicle. As long as the vehicle's documents are complete, there is no mortgage or pledge, and all traffic violations and accidents have been settled, the vehicle transfer procedure can be applied for at any time. Post-Transfer Vehicle Management: If the vehicle owner's residence moves out of the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office, the office should, within three days from the date of acceptance, annotate the changes on the motor vehicle registration certificate, retrieve the license plate and vehicle license, issue a temporary vehicle license plate valid for 30 days, and hand over the vehicle's file to the owner.
Of course, a new car doesn't require transfer of ownership. I specifically asked the salesperson when purchasing the car - new vehicles are directly registered under the buyer's name. The 4S dealership will provide complete purchase invoices, certificates of conformity, and ID copies. We just need to take these documents to the DMV for registration. This is essentially getting the car its 'ID card' - the vehicle license will bear our name directly, which is completely different from ownership transfer. Transfer procedures are only needed for used car transactions because the previous owner already has records at the DMV. What's important when buying new is checking the manufacturing date on the nameplate to avoid getting a car that's been in inventory too long, as tires and batteries may deteriorate. After getting plates, remember to affix the annual inspection sticker, and don't miss the first maintenance deadline.
