What documents and procedures are required for purchasing a used car?
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Here is the relevant introduction to the documents and procedures required for purchasing a used car: 1. Individual to individual: Original ID cards of both buyer and seller, vehicle license, and motor vehicle registration certificate. 2. Individual to organization: Buyer's organization code certificate, official seal, seller's original ID card, vehicle license, and motor vehicle registration certificate. 3. Organization to organization: Organization code certificates and official seals of both buyer and seller, ID card of the seller's representative, vehicle license, and motor vehicle registration certificate. 4. Organization to individual: Buyer's personal ID card, seller's organization code certificate, official seal, ID card of the seller's representative, vehicle license, and motor vehicle registration certificate.
I recently bought a used car and got pretty familiar with the paperwork process. You must prepare copies of both the buyer's and seller's ID cards, and the original vehicle license and the big green book (vehicle registration certificate) are absolutely essential—without them, the DMV won’t even look at you. Remember to check the car’s violation records and lien status beforehand; you don’t want to end up with a car that has unpaid debts. When signing the contract, make sure to include the VIN, engine number, and transaction price, and it’s best to keep the seller’s phone number. On the day of the transfer, bring all the required documents, pay the used car transaction tax first, then queue up at the window for the vehicle inspection. Finally, after getting the new vehicle license, don’t forget to transfer the insurance to your name—otherwise, dealing with claims can be a nightmare. The whole process takes about three days.
