What is the process for vehicle ownership transfer?
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The process for vehicle ownership transfer is as follows: 1. Go to the used car trading hall, present the relevant documents to obtain the "Used Motor Vehicle Sales Contract" and fill it out; 2. Drive the vehicle to the inspection area for verification, VIN tracing, license plate removal, and photography, then fill out the "Inspection Record Form"; 3. Queue at the payment window in the transfer hall to pay the "transfer fee"; 4. Proceed to the "Transfer Acceptance" window to complete relevant procedures; 5. After completing the transfer acceptance and obtaining the receipt, proceed to the next window to pay the "license plate fee"; 6. Finally, select a new license plate number and collect the new license plates, vehicle registration certificate, and pick up the vehicle.
I recently helped a friend with a vehicle transfer process and would like to share the complete procedure. The first step is preparing necessary documents, including the seller's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, purchase invoice, compulsory traffic insurance policy, and tax payment proof. The second step is both parties going together to the local vehicle management office – make sure the vehicle has no traffic violation records during the trip, otherwise they need to be cleared first. The third step is vehicle inspection at the office, where staff will verify if the VIN and engine number match. The fourth step is completing and submitting the transfer application form, with fees around a few hundred yuan payable by cash or card. The fifth step is collecting the new registration certificate and license plates, usually available after about half an hour. The entire process takes half a day, and online appointment booking is recommended. After transfer, don't forget to update insurance and ETC information to avoid fines later. I've seen many disputes caused by incomplete documents or uncleared violations, so verifying everything beforehand saves much trouble.
