Is Vehicle File Transfer Required for Intra-Province Vehicle Ownership Transfer?
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Intra-province vehicle ownership transfer requires file transfer, except for transfers within the same city where file transfer is not necessary. Transfers to other regions all require file transfer. Generally, the file bag will specify a registration deadline, typically two weeks or one month. Consumers must complete the relevant procedures at the vehicle management office within this period. Once expired, they need to return to the original vehicle management office for file transfer. Requirements: If purchasing a used car, first confirm the local vehicle environmental standards (local policies). The vehicle must meet the specified conditions to be registered locally. When buying a used car, it is usually required that the seller handles the file transfer. File Transfer Location: Go to the local vehicle management office for file transfer, and provide the new owner's identity documents. File Transfer Contents: Original files from the vehicle management office, purchase tax files, and vehicle and vessel tax payment receipts. If a transaction tax was paid locally, be sure to bring back the transaction invoice. Documents Required from the Original Owner for Used Car Transfer: Registration certificate, driving license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if from another region, a residence permit or temporary residence permit is required. Vehicle transfer first requires a vehicle evaluation. The evaluation fee is usually 1%-2% of the evaluated vehicle price, and other costs include license plates, driving license fees, etc. The original commercial insurance of the vehicle can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. Precautions for Buying Used Cars: Incomplete Procedures. Complete procedures for a used car include: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), driving license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee records, and compulsory insurance. Missing registration certificates, driving licenses, or unpaid compulsory insurance and road maintenance fees can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Therefore, if the seller cannot provide complete documents, consumers should be particularly cautious. Tampering with the Odometer. Most consumers judge a vehicle's condition by the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with it. The odometer is not just a record of usage intensity but also an indicator for the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle parts. If buyers follow the tampered odometer for maintenance, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New Paint Hiding 'External Injuries'. When purchasing a used car, if the vehicle has been repainted and there are signs of repair around the front, rear, and A, B, C pillars, it is highly likely that the vehicle has been involved in a major accident. 'Tuning the Heart' to Inflate the Price. Many consumers focus too much on the car's 'heart' (engine) and neglect the overall health of the vehicle. Used car sellers exploit this by replacing engine parts to make the 'heart' appear younger, thereby inflating the price.
I recently helped my cousin with a same-province vehicle transfer. I remember going to the local DMV once, and they said we needed to update the records by transferring the files, which means moving the vehicle's ownership information from the original owner to the new owner within the province's system. We filled out an application form, submitted copies of ID and the vehicle registration certificate, and paid a fee of around a hundred yuan. The whole process took two days, much simpler than an inter-province transfer—no need to mail files or wait for processing by another province's DMV. I recommend making an appointment in advance to avoid queues, saving both time and effort. After the transfer is completed, remember to check if the new vehicle license information is correct to prevent future issues.
