How Long Does Vehicle File Transfer Take?

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For motor vehicle file transfers, the review process can be completed within three days from the date of acceptance by the vehicle management office. File transfer refers to the process of relocating the vehicle's records from the local vehicle management office. These records are essentially the vehicle's household registration. During the transfer, a new registration location and owner (the transferee) will be designated, and once specified, it is difficult to change. After file transfer, there are generally two scenarios: The first is outbound transfer, where the vehicle is moved from its original licensing office to another, with ownership remaining unchanged—still belonging to the original owner. The second is used vehicle transfer and ownership change, where the vehicle is sold to another person and transferred under their name, making the car belong to someone else. This scenario involves both file transfer and ownership change. If the vehicle is not registered after file transfer, the original owner bears some responsibility. Failure to register may lead to the following consequences: restrictions on the owner's ability to process other transfer registration services, the vehicle being considered a 'black car' (unregistered) by the vehicle management office, resulting in a 12-point penalty, 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 an 'old' plate, they will no longer be able to use it. Most importantly, to avoid unnecessary trouble, it is recommended to complete the registration and licensing procedures within one month after file transfer.