What procedures are required for car deregistration?
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You will need the "Application Form for Vehicle Suspension or Deregistration"; the vehicle registration certificate; the vehicle license; the vehicle license plate; and the owner's ID card. Below are additional requirements: 1. For scrapped vehicles: If the vehicle is to be scrapped, you also need to provide the "Recycling Certificate for Scrapped Motor Vehicles." 2. For lost vehicles: If the vehicle is lost, you need to provide proof of loss; if it is a foreign vehicle from an embassy or consulate applying for deregistration due to leaving the country, you must provide the "Notice of Entry (Exit) License Plate Application for Customs Supervised Vehicles in the People's Republic of China." 3. For quality issues: If the vehicle is being returned due to quality issues, you also need to submit relevant proof.
Last year, I just completed the deregistration process for my old car. Here are the specific steps: First, drive the car to a qualified scrap recycling facility, where they will remove the license plate and engine on the spot. Bring the original copies of the owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and driving license. The recycling facility will issue a 'Scrap Vehicle Recycling Certificate.' Then, take this certificate to the DMV to fill out a deregistration application form. If you're unavailable, a family member can handle it on your behalf, but they must bring a power of attorney. Remember to settle all traffic violations beforehand, or the system will block the process. The whole procedure is quite fast—the DMV usually updates the deregistration status on the Traffic Management 12123 app within about a week. Environmental regulations are strict now, and you can even receive some subsidies for scrapping. My old Santana got me an 800-yuan rebate.
