How to Transfer Ownership of a Car Given as a Gift to a Relative for Free?
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To give a car to a relative for free, both the donor and the recipient need to go to a notary office to complete the notarization process. Then, they must bring the notarization certificate, the vehicle registration certificate, and the vehicle license to the vehicle management office to complete the gift transfer procedure. In addition to the notary fee, the recipient is also required to pay a certain percentage of personal income tax. The conditions required for transferring the ownership of a motor vehicle are: 1. The identity proof of the current vehicle owner; 2. Proof and documentation of the vehicle ownership transfer; 3. The vehicle registration certificate; 4. The vehicle license; 5. For vehicles under customs supervision, a Customs Supervision Release Certificate or a transfer approval document issued by the customs must also be submitted; 6. For vehicles that have exceeded the inspection validity period, a valid vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate must also be submitted.
Last time I gave my old car to my cousin, we went to the DMV. Both of us brought our original ID cards, the vehicle registration certificate, and the driving license, then drove there to queue. The process was quite simple: first, fill out the gift agreement template and confirm with a fingerprint that it was a free gift; then the staff drove the car to the inspection area to check the engine number and VIN; after confirmation, we paid a 50-yuan processing fee on the spot, and the new green book and driving license were directly changed to my cousin's name. The whole process took two hours, but the queue was long. Make sure to handle all traffic violations online in advance, otherwise, the window will hold you up. After the transfer, remind your relative to update the insurance as soon as possible.
