What is the process for transferring a used car across different locations?
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Drive the vehicle to the local vehicle management office at its current location for inspection and file retrieval. After obtaining the vehicle's files, affix a temporary license plate and drive back to the local vehicle management office to complete the registration and license plate procedures. Prepare the following documents: "Vehicle Files", "Compulsory Insurance Policy", "ID Card" and its copy, "Residence Permit" and its copy. Collect the forms and proceed to the inspection line for exhaust emission testing. Upon arriving at the vehicle management office for inspection, submit the files and relevant documents directly to the staff at the designated inspection area. Park the vehicle in a suitable location, then go to the registration hall to select a license plate number. Currently, the manual 10-choose-1 method is available. Wait for the results in the hall by watching the LED screen, which will display messages like "Owner of plate number XXXX, please proceed to window X to collect your license plate."
I just bought a used car from another city and had to handle the entire process myself, which was quite exhausting. First, you need to prepare documents like the vehicle registration certificate, driving license, ID card, and purchase invoice, and make sure the car isn’t under any mortgage, or the transfer won’t go through. Next, go to the local DMV to complete the transfer-out procedures, fill out a bunch of forms, and get a transfer-out certificate. This step might hit a snag if the car fails emission tests, especially in big cities. Then, drive to the new location’s DMV, bring the certificate, and queue up to process the new license plate transfer and pay taxes. It took me three days because I had to make two trips due to incomplete documents. Lastly, a reminder: check the vehicle’s history before buying to avoid problematic cars that might break down on the road. The whole process is quite a hassle, so it’s best to hire an agent to handle it for you—much less stress.
