How to Transfer Ownership When Buying a Used Car?

[Chavez]

Drive the car to the market, where an old motor vehicle trading company will act as an agent to complete the transfer procedures, including evaluation, vehicle inspection, and issuing receipts. Both the buyer and seller need to sign an old motor vehicle sales contract supervised by the industrial and commercial department. The contract is made in triplicate, with one copy for each party and one retained by the industrial and commercial department. Once the evaluation report is issued, the transfer process can begin. The completed transfer documents should be kept by the buyer, and the seller is advised to retain a copy. Important considerations for transferring ownership of a used car are as follows: 1. Necessity of Transferring Ownership: The transfer legally completes the change of vehicle ownership, ensuring the legality of the vehicle's origin (e.g., avoiding purchasing smuggled or stolen vehicles) and clarifying the responsibilities of both parties regarding the vehicle, such as debt disputes and traffic violations, thereby protecting the legitimate rights and interests of both parties. 2. Required Documents for Transfer: Original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, original and duplicate of the vehicle license, purchase tax certificate, proof of payment for vehicle and vessel tax, motor vehicle registration certificate, vehicle inspection report for criminal investigation, and insurance policy/card/invoice. All documents must be provided in original.

[Figueiredo]

A couple of days ago, I just helped a friend with a used car transfer, and it wasn't too complicated. Both the buyer and seller need to bring their original ID cards. The seller should remember to bring the vehicle registration certificate and the driving license, while the buyer should check in advance whether the vehicle has any outstanding traffic violations to avoid unnecessary trips to the DMV. First, go to the used car market to issue a transaction invoice, and pay the tax before moving on to the next step. Then, drive the car to the DMV for inspection. The staff will verify details like the VIN and engine number, and remember to affix the stamped VIN in the designated spot. After the inspection, you can go to the hall to choose a new license plate or keep the original one. Finally, collect the new driving license and the updated registration certificate. Don’t forget to transfer the insurance at the insurance company within a week to avoid disputes in case of an accident claim.

[AllieMarie]

I've handled quite a few used car transfers and have summarized several practical points. First, prepare all the required documents: original ID cards of both buyer and seller, vehicle registration certificate, original driving license, plus the compulsory insurance policy. Special reminder to check the vehicle status - overdue annual inspection or outstanding traffic violations will prevent the transfer. When at the DMV, don't just wait around aimlessly. First have the staff take a rubbing of the VIN, then queue for photo-taking and vehicle inspection. At this point the registration certificate will be taken away for information updates. When paying at the counter, avoid cash - WeChat Pay or Alipay are more convenient. For the license plate selection, I recommend checking the available numbers on the 12123 APP beforehand to avoid hesitation at the machine. On the day of receiving new documents, remember to have the original owner remove the ETC device - this item doesn't get transferred and could cause future troubles.

[DiHector]

The used car transfer process is actually just three steps: paperwork, vehicle inspection, and license collection. Both buyer and seller bring their ID cards directly to the auto market to issue a transaction invoice, paying a few hundred yuan in transaction tax. Then drive to the DMV for vehicle inspection, making sure the tire size hasn't been modified and the window tint meets light transmission standards. Next, apply for the transfer at the counter, pay the 100+ yuan processing fee, wait about half an hour, and the new vehicle license will be issued, completing the process. Finally, remember to arrange with the previous owner to update the insurance policy and ETC account name, and keep a copy of the tax payment certificate for future reference. The whole process takes about half a day, and avoiding Monday morning rush hours saves more time.