Transfer Ownership or Annual Inspection First?
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Complete the annual inspection before proceeding with the ownership transfer. The transfer procedures are as follows: 1. Individual to Individual: Original ID cards of both buyer and seller; vehicle license, motor vehicle registration certificate. Both parties should reach a mutual agreement to avoid future disputes. 2. Individual to Company or Company to Company: Buyer's organization code certificate (original/valid within the annual inspection period), company seal, seller's original ID card; vehicle license, motor vehicle registration certificate. When involving companies, carefully review written documents and thoroughly understand the company to prevent future conflicts.
When it comes to car documentation procedures, I've seen many friends get confused. Actually, vehicle transfer and annual inspection are two separate things, but there's an ironclad rule: the car must pass the annual inspection before the transfer can be processed. Think about it - the DMV needs to confirm the vehicle itself has no issues before transferring the license plate to the new owner, right? Last time I helped a friend with a used car transfer, we made this exact mistake - went straight to the transfer window only to be sent back, then had to sheepishly queue at the inspection station. If you discover the inspection has expired or failed, not only do you face fines but also penalty points, wasting a whole day for nothing. My advice is to visit the inspection station about a month in advance with the green book and insurance policy - get the inspection done in 30 minutes, then schedule the transfer, saving yourself all the back-and-forth hassle.
