What documents are required for second-hand vehicle transfer?

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The required documents are as follows: The original owner of the second-hand vehicle needs to provide documents including the registration certificate, vehicle license, and ID card. The buyer needs to provide an ID card, and if they are from another city, a residence permit or temporary residence permit is required. For companies or organizations, the original and photocopy of the organization code certificate and the official seal are needed. The original owner's commercial insurance can be canceled (compulsory insurance cannot be canceled), or the insurance can be transferred to the buyer at the insurance company. According to Article 19 of the "Motor Vehicle Registration Regulations," when applying for transfer registration, the current motor vehicle owner must fill out an application form, inspect the vehicle, and submit the following documents and proofs: Identity proof of the current motor vehicle owner. Proof and documents of motor vehicle ownership transfer. Motor vehicle registration certificate. Motor vehicle license. For motor vehicles under customs supervision, the "Customs Supervision Vehicle Deregistration Certificate" or a customs-approved transfer certificate must also be submitted. For motor vehicles that have exceeded the inspection validity period, a motor vehicle safety technical inspection certificate and a compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate must also be submitted. Precautions when buying a second-hand vehicle: Incomplete documents. Complete second-hand vehicle documents include: vehicle registration certificate (or original purchase invoice), vehicle license, vehicle purchase tax payment certificate, road maintenance fee documents, and compulsory insurance. Missing vehicle registration certificates, vehicle licenses, or unpaid compulsory insurance and road maintenance fees can cause endless trouble for the buyer. Tampering with the odometer. Most consumers judge a vehicle's condition by the odometer, and sellers often take advantage of this by tampering with it. The odometer is not just a record of usage intensity but also a log for the maintenance and replacement of other vehicle parts. If buyers follow the tampered odometer for maintenance, it can lead to a series of potential safety hazards. New paint covering "external injuries." When consumers buy a second-hand vehicle, if the car has been repainted and there are signs of repairs around the front, rear, and A, B, C pillars, the vehicle may have been involved in a major accident. "Tuning the heart" to raise the price. Many consumers focus too much on the car's "heart" (engine) and neglect the health of the car body. Second-hand car sellers take advantage of this by replacing engine parts to make the vehicle's "heart" appear younger, thereby inflating the price.