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.
The most important thing for vehicle deregistration is to have all the required documents ready. You'll need the owner's ID card and a copy, the green book (vehicle registration certificate), the original vehicle license, and the license plates must also be brought along. I recommend checking the DMV website first to see if there are any outstanding traffic violations, otherwise, it would be a wasted trip. The vehicle must be sent to a designated scrap yard for dismantling, and they will issue a recycling certificate. When handling the formalities, remember to make three copies of the materials for backup, and fill out the forms on-site with the license plate number and engine number clearly written. If the vehicle has a loan or mortgage, it must be released first, which is the most troublesome part. Nowadays, many places offer online appointment services to avoid queuing. Oh, and don't forget to remove the ETC device before scrapping, otherwise, you'll have to make a special trip to the highway company after deregistration. Finally, keep the "Motor Vehicle Deregistration Certificate" safe, as it will be useful when selling the scrap metal.
