Does changing the owner's name count as a transfer?

[MacChloe]

Changing the owner's name does not count as a transfer. A transfer requires submitting the necessary documents, completing the relevant procedures, and registering. The required materials for a transfer include: Vehicle license: Motor vehicle registration certificate; Motor vehicle registration supplementary form; Vehicle purchase tax certificate; ID cards and household registration books of both the buyer and seller. If the buyer is from another region, a residence permit is required, and the buyer's residence permit must be valid for at least one year. The vehicle management office should review the submitted proofs and vouchers within one day from the date of acceptance, annotate the changes on the motor vehicle registration certificate, reclaim the license plate and vehicle license, determine a new motor vehicle license plate number, and reissue the license plate, vehicle license, and inspection certificate. "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" Article 19 If the motor vehicle is owned by two or more people and the name of the registered owner needs to be changed to another co-owner, an application for registration change can be submitted to the vehicle management office at the place of registration. When applying, all motor vehicle owners must jointly submit the application, confirm the application information, and provide the motor vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, identity proofs of the owners before and after the change, and a notarized proof of co-ownership. However, if the vehicle is jointly owned by a married couple, a marriage certificate or a household registration book proving the marital relationship can be provided. The vehicle management office should review the submitted proofs and vouchers within one day from the date of acceptance, annotate the changes on the motor vehicle registration certificate, reclaim the license plate and vehicle license, determine a new motor vehicle license plate number, and reissue the license plate, vehicle license, and inspection certificate. If the residence of the new motor vehicle owner is not within the jurisdiction of the vehicle management office, the vehicle management offices of the departure and arrival locations should handle the registration change according to the provisions of Article 18.

[StPeyton]

I work in vehicle administration. Changing the name doesn't count as a transfer; transfer means the ownership is transferred to someone else, like when you sell the car to another person. If you change your own name, such as after marriage, the car still belongs to you, but the registration information needs to be updated. The specific procedure is to go to the DMV to handle the name change, bringing your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of name change. This isn't considered a transfer transaction, so there are no additional taxes or fees. If you don't complete the name change, you might be questioned by traffic police while driving or encounter issues during the annual inspection, and insurance claims could also be affected. Don't worry too much—the process is simple and quick, avoiding delays. In short, a name change is just a personal information adjustment; as long as it's not a transfer, it's fine.