Is a Power of Attorney Required for Vehicle Annual Inspection in Another Location?

[LaGabriel]

Vehicle annual inspection in another location does not require a power of attorney. Applicants can directly undergo inspection in provinces other than the vehicle registration location and apply for the inspection compliance mark without going through the entrusted inspection procedure. The relevant introduction to vehicle annual inspection is as follows: Materials required for vehicle annual inspection include: "Motor Vehicle Inspection Mark Application Form"; motor vehicle driving license; compulsory traffic insurance certificate; vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption certificate; owner's ID card. For company vehicles, additional materials of the agent are required, including the original driving license, duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, Organization Code Certificate of the People's Republic of China (with fresh seal), power of attorney (with fresh seal), and a copy of the agent's ID card. Results of annual inspection include: For vehicles passing the periodic inspection, stamps are affixed to the driving license and the "Motor Vehicle Periodic Inspection Form". Vehicles failing the periodic inspection must be repaired within the specified time. If they still fail after the deadline, the vehicle management authority has the right to confiscate the license plates and driving license of the unqualified vehicles, which means they cannot be driven on the road or transferred to another location.

[McElla]

Last year, I drove to Hainan for a vacation and coincidentally my vehicle inspection was due, so I handled it directly at the local DMV. Now, the nationwide requirement for a non-local inspection authorization letter has been abolished. You only need to bring your vehicle license, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the owner's ID card. My SUV got the inspection sticker in just ten minutes, and I didn't even need a temporary residence permit. However, make sure your car doesn't have any pending traffic violations, or the system will block the process and you'll make a wasted trip. Inspection fees may vary slightly between different stations—I paid 380 yuan, while a friend in the neighboring city paid 420 yuan. It's advisable to call ahead to confirm working hours, as some smaller locations take a two-hour lunch break.

[DeclanMarie]

Last month, I just helped my daughter handle the annual vehicle inspection in the city where she attends university. The current policies are indeed convenient. You only need to book an inspection station on the 12123 APP, then drive there with the three required documents—no more power of attorney is needed. However, there are two points to note: vehicles with modified rims or headlights might fail the appearance inspection; for the emissions test, it's best to check local standards in advance, as some cities have started inspecting the OBD port. Also, remember to settle any traffic violations beforehand. My daughter missed a speeding ticket and had to pay it on the spot via the APP, waiting half an hour before passing the inspection.

[SanAnastasia]

After years in auto repair, I suggest checking your car's condition before an out-of-town inspection: all brake lights must work, tire treads should match, and it's best to revert any modifications. While authorization letters aren't needed now, using an agent can still save hassle. Last time, a client paid 200 yuan for queue service—waited at a café until notified, then completed inspection in just 30 minutes. Remember to bring original bulbs if you've installed HID lights, and change your license photo in advance for repainted cars—these affect pass rates.