What procedures and documents are required for used car transfer?
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The procedures and documents required for used car transfer are: 1. Seller's preparation: owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice; 2. Buyer's preparation: ID card, and for non-locals applying for local license plates, a valid temporary residence permit is additionally required; 3. The owner should prepare the original vehicle purchase invoice or the last transfer invoice, the original vehicle license, and the vehicle registration certificate. After both parties sign the used car sales contract, bring all the above documents to the used car transfer hall for processing. Once processed, the transfer is successful. Depending on the identities of the buyer and seller, used car transactions can be categorized into four scenarios: individual-to-individual, unit-to-individual, individual-to-unit, and unit-to-unit transactions. The corresponding required documents are the original and photocopy of the individual's ID card, or the original and photocopy of the unit's organization code certificate, official seal, and the handler's original ID card and photocopy.
As someone with multiple used car buying and selling experiences, the documents required for the transfer include the original ID cards of both the buyer and seller, the vehicle's driving license, the vehicle registration certificate, and a copy of the compulsory insurance policy. Additionally, don't forget to bring the vehicle invoice or a copy of the sales contract just in case. For the procedures, both parties must go to the local vehicle management office in person; first, fill out the transfer application form and submit the materials; the staff will verify the vehicle's authenticity and check the VIN code; then, pay the transfer fee and transaction tax; once approved, you can receive the new driving license. The whole process takes about two hours, so it's advisable to make an appointment with the vehicle management office or go on a weekday to avoid long queues. It's best to confirm that the car has no outstanding loans or violations before the transfer, otherwise, the process might be delayed. Last time, I overlooked the loan issue and ended up making a wasted trip, so remember to check these details in advance to save time and money.
