How long does it take to transfer ownership of a new energy vehicle?
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Different regions have varying transfer periods. Taking Tianjin as an example, new energy vehicle ownership transfer requires a waiting period of two years. The transfer procedures for new energy vehicles are the same as those for blue-plate vehicles, with similar processing times. It's important to note that new energy vehicle license plates can be transferred, but the vehicle and plate must be transferred together. Separation of the vehicle and plate is only permitted six months after the transfer. Required documents for new energy vehicle ownership transfer include: 1. Vehicle license; 2. Motor vehicle registration certificate; 3. Supplementary motor vehicle registration form (obtained from the local vehicle management office with ID card, vehicle license, and road maintenance fee certificate); 4. Vehicle purchase tax certificate; 5. ID cards and household registration books of both buyer and seller. For non-local residents, a residence permit is required, and the buyer's residence permit must be valid for at least one year.
I just transferred my new energy vehicle to a friend last year after driving it for half a year, and it went perfectly fine! There's really no time restriction for transferring ownership of such vehicles—whether you've driven it for 1 month or 3 years, you can proceed. Of course, you need to pay attention to the DMV's requirements: you must have the green vehicle registration certificate, and both the insurance and license plates must be valid. The most crucial thing is to clear all traffic violations—my friend had to make a wasted trip because of an unpaid speeding ticket. Also, if the license plate is from a purchase-restricted city, you might need to confirm the local new energy vehicle quota policy. My cousin in Shenzhen was even asked to sign a commitment letter during the transfer. The whole process only took half a day—just bring your ID card, green book, and compulsory insurance policy to the DMV, get the vehicle inspected, and wait for the new registration certificate to be issued.
