What documents are needed for vehicle inspection by a non-owner?
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For vehicle inspection by a non-owner, the following documents should be brought during the annual inspection: vehicle license, compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment or tax exemption proof, and motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate. Implementation Regulations: Article 15 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" states that motor vehicle safety technical inspections shall be conducted by motor vehicle safety technical inspection institutions. These institutions shall inspect vehicles according to national motor vehicle safety technical inspection standards and bear legal responsibility for the inspection results. Quality and Technical Supervision: The quality and technical supervision department is responsible for implementing metrological certification management for motor vehicle safety technical inspection institutions, calibrating motor vehicle safety technical inspection equipment, and supervising the implementation of national motor vehicle safety technical inspection standards.
Last week, I helped my cousin with his vehicle inspection, and it took us half a day to get it done. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare: a copy of the vehicle owner’s ID card, preferably with a signature or personal seal; the original vehicle registration certificate, which is absolutely essential; the original ID card of the agent (don’t forget to bring it); and a letter of authorization—download a template online, fill it out, and have the owner sign to confirm. That time, I forgot the authorization letter, waited in line for hours, only to be told I was missing documents—a wasted trip. My advice: call the inspection station before you go to verify the specific requirements, as some places might also ask for an insurance policy or a copy of the annual inspection sticker. Don’t skip the hassle—having all the documents ready ensures a smooth inspection and saves you from running back and forth to fix things.
