Is Car Transferring a Hassle?
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Car transferring is not a hassle, and the relevant explanations are as follows: Reason: As long as the procedures are complete, the transfer can be completed within 2 hours. The original owner needs to bring the vehicle documents and drive to the vehicle management office for inspection. After passing the inspection, the vehicle transfer agreement can be obtained, and then the procedures can be followed step by step. Nowadays, all transfer procedures can be completed with one-stop service at the vehicle management office. Required documents: Original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, vehicle license (original and copy), purchase tax certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment certificate, motor vehicle registration certificate, motor vehicle criminal inspection form, insurance policy/card/invoice. All of the above must be provided in original copies.
I just helped a friend with a vehicle ownership transfer last week, and honestly, the process isn't overly complicated but involves quite a few steps. First, make sure the original owner brings the green vehicle registration book and the vehicle license to the DMV with you, and don't forget both parties' original ID cards. You'll need to bring a screwdriver to remove the old license plates on-site, and the car will need to be photographed again. The most time-consuming part is waiting in line for the vehicle inspection, so I recommend going on a weekday afternoon when it's less crowded. In terms of costs, besides the transfer fee, you'll also need to pay for new license plates and the production of a new vehicle license—it cost me over 300 yuan in total. The compulsory traffic insurance policy doesn't need to be changed, but remember to call the insurance company to endorse the commercial insurance policy; otherwise, claims can be a real hassle. If everything goes smoothly, the whole process can be done in half a day. If you're worried about the hassle, you can hire an agent to handle it for you, but that'll cost an extra 200-300 yuan in service fees.
