What does it mean to transfer the file of a used car?
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Transferring the file and ownership means extracting the vehicle's file from location A and bringing it to location B for registration. The following is an introduction to the transfer of file and ownership: 1. Process of transferring the file and ownership: Complete the used car ownership transfer procedures at the vehicle's current location, then go to the vehicle management office to handle the transfer and file extraction procedures. After extracting the file, the seller's ID card is not required when registering the license plate locally. Both the buyer and seller need to sign a sales contract, which should be provided by the trading market. 2. Required documents for transferring the file and ownership: Vehicle identification number (VIN) rubbing, vehicle license, registration certificate, original purchase invoice or transfer invoice, valuation sheet, original or temporary ID cards of both buyer and seller, transfer contract (for corporate entities: paste a copy of the trustee's ID card) and copies (1 copy each of the registration certificate, invoice, and original owner's ID card, 2 copies of the vehicle license, and 3 copies of the buyer's ID card), power of attorney from both parties, and the "Motor Vehicle Transfer Registration Form".
Speaking from my own experience, having sold several used cars before, the process of transferring the vehicle records involves going to the DMV to transfer the car's registration files, license plates, and vehicle license to the new buyer. You need to bring a bunch of documents, like your ID, vehicle title, insurance policy, etc., otherwise, you can't get it done on the spot. The whole process is quite a hassle—spending half a day in line and paying some transfer fees and inspection fees. I remember one time I almost skipped this step, but a friend reminded me that if you don’t transfer the records in time, the car might still be registered under your name, and if an accident happens later, you could be held responsible—that would be a huge mess. My advice to anyone buying a used car is to treat the record transfer as a top priority, especially avoiding weekends to do it, otherwise, the crowds can drag it out. It’s best to arrange with the new buyer to be there together in advance to save multiple trips. In the whole used car transaction, the record transfer is a crucial step—you can’t cut corners.
