Is Vehicle File Transfer the Same as Ownership Transfer?
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Vehicle file transfer and ownership transfer are not the same thing. Vehicle file transfer refers to the process of extracting the vehicle's records from the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered, essentially transferring the vehicle's documentation. Ownership transfer, on the other hand, only changes the identity of the vehicle owner. Below is relevant information about vehicle ownership transfer: Required Documents: Original owner's ID card, new owner's ID card, original and duplicate of the vehicle license, purchase tax certificate, proof of payment for vehicle and vessel usage tax, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle inspection report from the criminal investigation department, insurance policy/card/invoice. All documents must be provided in original. Vehicle Registration Transfer: When a vehicle is moved from one city to another, the process of changing the registration to a different vehicle management authority is called registration transfer. Vehicle registration transfer requires changing the license plate and vehicle license, and the procedures must be completed at two different vehicle management offices, including the transfer-out procedure and the transfer-in procedure.
I remember last year I bought a car from a friend. The transfer of ownership means changing the car's title to my name, like changing the owner. We had to go to the vehicle management office to complete the procedure, fill out forms, pay fees, and then receive a new registration certificate and license. However, transferring the vehicle records is different. It refers to moving the car's archival documents from the original location. For example, if I move to another city and need to register the car there, I must first transfer the records to that city; otherwise, the car cannot be registered. Ownership transfer doesn’t always involve transferring records—it’s only necessary when relocating over long distances. My own transfer was a local transaction, so it was much simpler. If you mix them up, you might end up making unnecessary trips, which could delay the handover process.
