What are the procedures for transferring a vehicle license?
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The procedures required for transferring a vehicle license include vehicle record inspection at the DMV, criminal investigation and commercial vehicle inspection, receiving the acceptance receipt of the vehicle license, obtaining the original vehicle license, transferring the vehicle purchase tax, and renaming the insurance. Materials required for vehicle license transfer: Identity proof of the current vehicle owner; Proof and documentation of vehicle ownership transfer; Vehicle registration certificate; Vehicle license; For vehicles under customs supervision, the 'Certificate of Release from Supervision of the People's Republic of China Customs' or a customs-approved transfer certificate must also be submitted; For vehicles that have exceeded the inspection validity period, the vehicle safety technical inspection qualification certificate and compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate must also be submitted. Process for vehicle license transfer: Transaction documentation: Pay the used vehicle transaction tax. 1% for private accounts, 4% for corporate accounts. Vehicle external inspection: Drive the vehicle to the inspection site for external inspection, imprinting, license plate removal, and photography. Obtain vehicle photos and attach them to the inspection record form, then proceed to the transfer hall for archiving procedures. License plate selection: After obtaining a number from the dispenser, queue with relevant materials to pay the transfer fees. Transfer and relocation: Required materials include the Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Cancellation Form/Transfer Application Form, inspection record form, original vehicle property registration certificate, original vehicle license, original owner's ID card, original license plate number, vehicle photos, and transfer invoice from the trading market.
I recently bought a used car and had a bit of trouble with the transfer of the vehicle license. Sharing my experience to help others avoid pitfalls. You'll need the original and photocopies of the ID cards of both the buyer and seller, plus the vehicle's green registration certificate, commonly known as the 'Big Green Book'—don't lose this. Then, bring the car purchase contract or invoice to prove it's a legal transaction. The seller and I made an appointment to visit the DMV together, filled out a transfer application form, waited in line for them to inspect the car and check for any traffic violations. The fee was around one to two hundred yuan. The whole process took about half an hour, and I got a new vehicle license with my name on it. Don't delay—handle the transfer promptly. Otherwise, if the car is involved in an accident, the responsibility still falls on the original owner, which could be a huge hassle. I almost forgot when I first bought it, so I'm reminding everyone not to skimp on time or money.
