How to Transfer Vehicle Registration to Another Location?
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First, it is essential to conduct a file inquiry, a step that requires careful attention. It is best to personally inspect the vehicle to fully understand its basic condition. After completing the file inquiry at the vehicle management office, the next step is the vehicle inspection process, which requires verification by either criminal investigation or industrial and commercial authorities. During the transfer process, you need to obtain an Application Form for Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, and Cancellation/Relocation from the vehicle management office and fill it out accordingly.
Last year, I transferred my car from Shanghai to Hangzhou, and the process went quite smoothly. As a seasoned car owner, I recommend first going to the local vehicle management office at the original location to handle the file extraction. Bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and driving license. They will check the vehicle information and provide a sealed archive bag, which is valid for 7 days. Then drive to the new location without delay and head straight to the local vehicle management office to complete the transfer. There, they require the vehicle to be present for inspection of the VIN and emission standards. Hangzhou requires at least China VI compliance, and my car met the standard. I paid the transfer fee and license plate fee, totaling just over 500 yuan. The whole process took two days—the key is having all the documents ready and no traffic violation records. Booking an appointment online in advance can save queuing time; my friend didn’t book and had to wait three extra hours. Remember not to open the sealed archive bag, or it will be invalid.
I just bought a used car and transferred its registration from Beijing to Tianjin. Here's my experience as a first-timer. First step was to visit the Beijing Vehicle Management Office for file extraction - needed to bring ID card, registration certificate, and vehicle license. After filling forms and passing review, I got the archive which must be submitted to Tianjin within 7 days. Drove there before deadline. During Tianjin transfer process, they conducted exterior inspection to confirm no modifications. Costs included 200 yuan transfer fee plus license plate expenses - saved agency fees by handling everything myself. Recommend checking new location's emission standards - Tianjin requires at least China V compliance, which my car met. Process was somewhat tedious but not difficult - asking staff questions helped avoid mistakes. Don't tamper with the archive folder, and drive carefully during transit.
