How to check if a vehicle has been transferred?
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To check whether a vehicle has been transferred, you can only inquire at the local vehicle management office with your ID card. Here is the relevant information: 1. Transfer registration: If the ownership of a registered motor vehicle is transferred, the current owner shall apply for transfer registration at the vehicle management office of the registration place within 30 days from the date of delivery of the motor vehicle. Before applying for transfer registration, the owner of the motor vehicle shall complete the handling of road traffic violations and accidents related to the vehicle. 2. Transfer and relocation: The required materials include the motor vehicle registration, transfer, cancellation form or transfer application form, inspection record form, original registration certificate, original driving license, original owner's ID card, original license plate number, vehicle photo, and transfer invoice from the trading market.
I remember being most worried about the title transfer when buying a car, and I've tried several methods myself. Checking the motor vehicle registration certificate is the most reliable—it contains the owner's information and transfer history, with new names and dates appearing for transferred vehicles. You can also use the license plate number or VIN to check violation records or vehicle status on the 12123 traffic management app; entering the details will show you the current owner. Additionally, insurance records are useful—contact the insurer to inquire about owner details. Don’t overlook details like checking for tampering or missing pages in the certificate, which can prevent secondhand scams. More transfers often mean the car is older or has an accident history, so verify everything before trading to ensure a legal transfer. Personally, I recommend starting with a free query on the DMV website—it saves time and hassle.
