Does the Vehicle Transfer Require the Owner's Personal Presence?

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The original owner does not need to be present for a vehicle transfer, but the following documents must be provided: The documents required from the original owner for a used car transfer include: the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence certificate is required. Vehicle transfer first requires a vehicle evaluation, with the evaluation fee generally charged at 1%-2% of the assessed vehicle value. Other fees include those for the license plate and driving license. Vehicle transfers can be processed on Saturday mornings but not on Saturday afternoons or Sundays. This is because vehicle inspections are required, and the vehicle management office system is not open on Saturday afternoons or Sundays, making inspections impossible. The working hours of the vehicle management office follow national regulations, with eight hours per day from Monday to Friday and weekends off. However, some areas may have staff on duty. Vehicle transfer process: Go to the relevant department's transfer hall, present the required materials, and obtain the "Used Vehicle Sales Contract." Both parties fill out the forms separately. (Take all completed documents to process the "transfer acceptance.") Drive the vehicle to the transfer inspection area, where staff will inspect it, take impressions of the vehicle number, remove the license plate, and take photos. After receiving the vehicle photos, attach them to the inspection record form. (After completion, the vehicle can be parked in the parking lot, and then proceed to the transfer hall to complete the formalities.) Take a number from the dispenser and queue with the relevant documents to pay the transfer fees. The owner takes the relevant files back to the local vehicle management office where the vehicle will be registered and completes the license plate application process. Vehicle transfer documents: For the seller: Owner's ID card: Present the owner's ID card to prove their legal citizenship. Vehicle registration certificate: The vehicle registration certificate is equivalent to the vehicle's ID card and serves as legal proof of ownership. It records the vehicle's details and is crucial in used car transactions. The seller must present the vehicle registration certificate to prove ownership. If the seller refuses to present it for any reason, the buyer should be cautious, as the vehicle may be stolen. Vehicle driving license: The vehicle driving license is the legal document permitting the vehicle to be driven on the road. According to Article 8 of the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," vehicles must be registered with the traffic management department of the public security authority before being driven on the road. Therefore, the vehicle driving license is an essential document for vehicle transfer, as without it, the transferred vehicle cannot be driven legally. Original purchase invoice or transfer receipt: If the original vehicle invoice is lost, the transfer cannot be processed, and reissuing the invoice is complicated. Therefore, owners should ensure the invoice is issued and kept safely when purchasing a new vehicle. If the seller is an organization, the original organizational code certificate and official seal are also required. Be cautious of individuals selling company vehicles without authorization, which could lead to unnecessary legal disputes. For the buyer: ID card: The buyer must also present an ID card to prove their legal citizenship. If the buyer is from another region but wants to register the vehicle locally, a valid temporary residence permit (residence permit) must be presented. PS: Ensure the temporary residence permit is valid. If the buyer is an organization: Original organizational code certificate and official seal. For out-of-town transfers: The vehicle purchase tax booklet is required: Before 2001, it was red; after 2001, it is green. Pay attention to the color. For both parties: Used vehicle sales contract: The used vehicle sales contract is crucial in the vehicle transfer process. Ensure the contract is standardized and all vehicle information is transparent before signing. Additionally, the vehicle purchase tax certificate, road maintenance fee, and compulsory insurance are usually included in the used vehicle sales contract sample.