Should I Transfer Ownership or Apply for Temporary License Plates First for a Used Car?
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For a used car, you need to transfer ownership before applying for temporary license plates because the car must be registered under your name to obtain license plates. When purchasing a used car, transferring ownership is crucial, as a sale without completing the ownership transfer process is not legally recognized. Vehicle ownership transfer involves changing the name of the vehicle's owner. Every car has a fixed registration, which primarily records the owner's name, address, and relevant vehicle parameters. Transferring ownership proves that the car belongs to you and has no history of accidents or violations. Cars involved in accidents, those that have not undergone annual inspections, stolen vehicles, or smuggled vehicles cannot be transferred through normal procedures. Documents required for used car ownership transfer: "Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Cancellation/Import Application Form," the seller must provide their ID card to prove legal citizenship, and the buyer must also provide their ID card for the same purpose, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice or transfer receipt, original organization code certificate and official seal, used car sales contract, and for small or micro passenger vehicles, a confirmation notice of the city's small passenger car allocation or renewal indicator must also be submitted. Points to note for used car ownership transfer: Check if the vehicle registration certificate is legal, inquire in advance or check yourself if the vehicle has any violation records, submit the motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, and pay attention to the ownership of the car insurance.
