How Long Does It Take to Transfer Vehicle Records?
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For motor vehicle record transfers, the review process can be completed within three days from the date of acceptance by the vehicle management office. Transferring records means moving the vehicle's file from the local vehicle management office. The vehicle's file is equivalent to its household registration. During the transfer, a new registration location and owner (the transfer destination) will be specified, and once designated, it is difficult to change. After the transfer, there are generally two scenarios. The first is transferring records for relocation, which means moving the vehicle from the original licensing vehicle management office to another one, with the vehicle owner remaining unchanged, still belonging to the original owner. The second scenario is transferring records for a used car sale, where the vehicle is sold to someone else and transferred under their name, making the car belong to the new owner. This situation involves both transferring records and ownership. If the vehicle is not registered after the transfer, the original owner also bears some responsibility. Failing to register after transferring records may have the following consequences: restrictions on the owner's ability to process other transfer registration services, the vehicle being considered a "black car" if there is no record at the vehicle management office, resulting in 12 penalty points, a warning, and a fine if caught. The original owner may also be involved if an accident occurs. If the original owner's license plate meets the conditions for retaining the "old" plate, they still cannot continue to use it later. Most importantly, to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is recommended to complete the registration and licensing procedures within one month after the transfer.
