Is it possible to transfer vehicle ownership without a driver's license?
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Transferring vehicle ownership without a driver's license is not possible, as a driver's license is required for the process. Documents required for vehicle ownership transfer: Original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, original or copy of the vehicle registration certificate, purchase tax certificate, proof of payment of vehicle and vessel usage tax, motor vehicle registration certificate, vehicle inspection report from criminal investigation department, insurance policy, card or invoice. All documents must be provided in original. Meaning of vehicle ownership transfer: Every vehicle has a fixed registration, similar to a person's household registration. The vehicle registration primarily records the owner's information, address, and relevant vehicle parameters. Transferring ownership proves that the vehicle belongs to the new owner and has no involvement in accidents or violations. Vehicles with issues such as involvement in accidents, failure to undergo annual inspections, being stolen, or being smuggled cannot be transferred through normal procedures.
I've been driving for over a decade and have participated in multiple vehicle transfers, so I can confirm that you don't need a driver's license to transfer a car. The transfer is about ownership change, like buying a used car or gifting it to family, and has nothing to do with driving qualifications. The key is to bring all the required valid documents: the vehicle registration certificate, original and photocopied IDs of both parties, and if it's a transaction, the contract or invoice, etc. For example, last month I helped my elderly neighbor buy a new car, and his grandson hadn't gotten his driver's license yet. When we went to the DMV to process the transfer, the staff only checked these documents, and the whole process was done in half an hour. There were no license requirements when updating the insurance information afterward. In short, the core of the transfer is the legal proof of the car and identity, not driving skills—don't be misled and waste your time.
