What documents are needed for an individual to buy a car?

[Samantha]

An individual needs an ID card or household registration book to buy a car. Here are the considerations after purchasing a new car: No driving without a license: You can buy a car without a driver's license, but you cannot drive the car on the road after purchase. Driving without a license is illegal. License plate registration instructions: When registering a car after purchase, the driver's license will not be checked. After buying a new car, license plate registration requires an ID card, certificate of conformity, car purchase invoice, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, insurance policy, etc. At the vehicle management office, staff will inspect the vehicle and take photos. After the car is registered, the owner will receive the vehicle registration certificate and the vehicle license. The vehicle license must be carried with the car: When driving normally, you need to carry both the driver's license and the vehicle license. During the probationary period, driving on highways is not allowed.

[DeZoe]

When I accompanied my friend to pick up his new car, I remembered that the basic documents required for an individual to buy a new car are an ID card and money. If it's a full payment, it's quite simple—just bring the original ID card and a bank card. However, for a loan, the process is more complicated, requiring proof of employment, bank statements from the past six months, and a credit check. The salesperson specifically reminded us that for non-local residents, it's best to apply for a residence permit in advance, as some promotional offers are only available to local residents. Nowadays, new energy vehicles place a lot of emphasis on purchasing qualifications. In cities with license plate restrictions like Beijing and Shanghai, you need to apply for a new energy vehicle quota before you can buy one. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your driver’s license on the day of pickup—you’ll need it for the temporary license plate when test-driving the new car out of the 4S dealership. It’s also best not to carry too much cash, as the POS machines at 4S dealerships have transaction limits, so it’s safer to prepare multiple cards in advance.

[DeLeilani]

I just completed the car loan procedures last month. In addition to the regular ID card and driver's license, the finance company required a lot of extra documents. The key ones are three: six months of salary slips to prove repayment ability, social security payment records to confirm job stability, and a credit report to check debt status. There's one detail that's easy to forget—married individuals need to bring their marriage certificate, as both spouses' documents are required for vehicle registration. During the bank face-to-face signing, I was also asked to provide a household utility bill as proof of address. Now that the approval for new energy license plates is stricter, if you're buying a green-plate car, you need to confirm first whether your residential community can install a charging station—the power grid company will check the property certificate. Don't find it troublesome; only by bringing all the required documents can you drive the car away the same day.

[Sanchez]

Just went through the car purchase process. The most basic requirements are an ID card and payment for the vehicle. However, it's important to note that different payment methods have vastly different requirements: full payment usually just requires swiping a card, while financing requires income proof, bank statements, and a credit report. The dealer specifically reminded me that new policies now require providing a real mobile number for identity verification, and vehicle information will be directly linked to the Traffic Management 12123 platform. Friends purchasing cars from out of town should remember to apply for a residence permit in advance, otherwise, they won't be able to get license plates. Families with children should bring their household registration book, as some cities require registration documents for child safety seat subsidies. Purchase tax is now paid online, but the paper versions of the invoice and vehicle qualification certificate must be checked on-site.