What are the steps for vehicle transfer via Traffic Management 12123?
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Submit a vehicle transfer application at the local vehicle management office. Obtain a rubbing card to get the vehicle identification number (VIN) rubbed at the transfer hall and indicate that the vehicle is being relocated out of the city. Then, take a number and wait. At the entrance of the hall, select the out-of-city transfer option according to your vehicle number. The process is similar to local transfers but requires an additional rubbing of the VIN and a copy of the vehicle license. Next, submit the out-of-city transfer authorization letter, vehicle license, 'Motor Vehicle Transfer Application Form', and registration certificate at the counter. Pay the relevant fees and obtain a receipt. After three working days of submitting the license plate, return to the original processing location to collect the large file. This file includes the application form, vehicle inspection sheet, VIN, and the original owner's vehicle license. Once the settlement procedures are completed, a temporary license plate will be issued to the vehicle owner. When the vehicle reaches its destination, the owner can use the file to complete the transfer-in procedures at the relevant office.
I just went through the vehicle transfer process last year, and I remember it wasn't too complicated but the details were crucial. After opening the Traffic Management 12123 APP, I found the vehicle transfer application entry in the service center, selected the vehicle information to be transferred, filled in the destination city, and submitted the application. The approval took about two to three days, and only after receiving the SMS notification could I proceed to the next step. Then, I had to visit the original vehicle management office to complete the file transfer-out procedures, requiring my ID card, registration certificate, and vehicle license. Finally, I went to the destination vehicle management office for vehicle inspection and fee payment. It's especially important to clear all traffic violations beforehand, or the process could be delayed. The most time-consuming part was the vehicle inspection queue, so I recommend going early on a weekday.
Last time when helping a friend with the vehicle transfer process, I found it quite similar to registering a new car. First, submit the transfer application on the 12123 platform, and the system will automatically verify the vehicle's status. After the application is approved, you need to prepare three key documents: the original ID card of the vehicle owner, the vehicle registration certificate, and the driving license. When returning the old license plate and handling the file transfer at the original vehicle management office, the staff will seal the file, which must never be opened by yourself. At the new city's vehicle management office, the process is much simpler—just go through the inspection lane to check the VIN and engine number. Remember to check if the lights and other components are functioning properly, otherwise, on-the-spot repairs can cause significant delays.
