How to Know if a Vehicle Has Been Transferred?
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To check the transfer information, you can only go to the local vehicle management office with your ID card to inquire. Relevant extended information is as follows: 1. Transfer Registration: Article 18 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations" on transfer registration states: When the ownership of a registered motor vehicle is transferred, the current owner of the motor vehicle shall apply for transfer registration to the vehicle management office at the place of registration within 30 days from the date of delivery of the motor vehicle. 2. Accident Handling: Before applying for transfer registration, the owner of the motor vehicle shall complete the handling of any road traffic violations and accidents involving the vehicle. 3. Application for Transfer Registration: Article 19: To apply for transfer registration, the current owner of the motor vehicle shall fill out an application form, submit the motor vehicle for inspection, and provide the following documents and certificates: (1) Identity proof of the current owner of the motor vehicle. (2) Proof and certificate of the transfer of motor vehicle ownership. (3) Motor vehicle registration certificate. (4) Motor vehicle driving license. (5) For motor vehicles under customs supervision, the "Certificate of Release from Supervision of Customs Supervised Vehicles of the People's Republic of China" or a transfer certificate approved by customs shall also be submitted. (6) For motor vehicles that have exceeded the inspection validity period, a motor vehicle safety technical inspection qualification certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate shall also be submitted.
I recently helped a friend complete a vehicle transfer, and the most straightforward way to confirm it is by checking the documents issued by the DMV. When the staff hands you the updated vehicle registration certificate (the big green book), the new owner's information will already be printed in the transfer registration section on the first page. At this point, the supplementary page of your vehicle license will also be stamped with a 'transfer' seal, and the license plate number and validity period will be updated. Remember to ask the DMV to simultaneously update the electronic records, otherwise the 12123 APP might still display the previous owner's information. I recommend scanning the QR code on the new vehicle license at the counter immediately to verify the latest ownership details for peace of mind. After paying the taxes and fees, make sure to keep the used car transaction invoice safe, as the names of the buyer and seller along with the VIN on the invoice serve as legal proof of the transfer. Keeping these documents in the glove compartment for backup is always a good idea.
