How Many Days Does It Take to Transfer Vehicle Registration to Another Location?
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It takes 3 working days to complete the transfer of vehicle registration to another location. Article 13, Paragraph 1 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" stipulates: "The vehicle management office shall, within three days from the date of acceptance, annotate the changes on the motor vehicle registration certificate, retrieve the license plate and vehicle license, issue a temporary vehicle license plate valid for 30 days, and hand over the motor vehicle file to the owner. When transferring a motor vehicle, it is important to pay attention to the emission standards of the vehicle's new registration location. Only vehicles that meet the emission standards are allowed to be re-registered. Otherwise, the vehicle will not be able to complete the registration process, so it is essential to inquire in advance. Transferring a motor vehicle requires changing the license plate. During the transfer process, the original license plate of the vehicle will be retrieved. Then, at the new registration location, the vehicle will be re-registered, and a new license plate will be selected.
Last year when I bought a car, I went through an out-of-province vehicle registration transfer, moving it from Shenzhen to Jinan, and the entire process only took 3 days. On the first day, the seller completed the transfer procedures at the local DMV, and I prepared all the required documents such as my ID card and the car purchase invoice and mailed them over. On the second day, the logistics company shipped the files, opting for express service which arrived in less than 24 hours. On the third day, I took the files to the Jinan DMV to get new license plates. However, it's important to note that if any documents are missing or if it's a weekend or holiday, the process could drag on for up to a week. I recommend calling the local DMV beforehand to confirm the checklist—you can also find the process online—so you don’t waste time. Overall, if everything goes smoothly, it takes 2-3 days, and if the distance is longer, 4-7 days.
