How long does it take for a vehicle to no longer appear under the original owner's name after transfer?
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Generally, after the vehicle transfer procedures are completed, the original owner will no longer be able to view the vehicle information in the system on the same day, while the new owner can check the vehicle details within three days. Of course, if there is an internal system network upgrade, the exact timing becomes uncertain. Required documents for vehicle transfer: I. For the seller: 1. Original and photocopy of the owner's ID card/agent's ID card; 2. Original and photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate (the big green book); 3. Original and photocopy of the vehicle license; 4. Original and photocopy of the purchase invoice (red copy) or previous transfer invoice (red copy); 5. Proof of completed vehicle purchase tax payment; 6. If the seller is an organization, the original and photocopy of the organization code certificate (with official seal) are required. II. For the buyer: 1. Original and photocopy of the owner's ID card/agent's ID card; 2. Vehicle registration, transfer, and cancellation form/transfer application form (available at the used car trading hall); 3. In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the original and photocopy of the vehicle purchase quota lottery result are also required; 4. For non-local residents, the original temporary residence permit is needed; 5. If the buyer is an organization, the original and photocopy of the organization code certificate (with official seal) are also required.
When I previously dealt with vehicle transfer issues, I specifically inquired at the DMV. They said that once the transfer procedures are completed, the system updates the information immediately, and the vehicle will no longer appear under the original owner's name. However, some systems may take time to synchronize, such as the Traffic Management 12123 app, which might require a day or two to refresh the data. The slowest case I've seen took up to three business days. If the vehicle still appears after that period, there's likely an issue with the transfer process, and you should bring your ID and transfer documents to the DMV to investigate. Also, don't forget to unbind the ETC and car insurance—otherwise, if the new owner commits a traffic violation or gets into an accident, you could still be implicated, which would be troublesome.
