What procedures are required for transferring a car between relatives?
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Car transfer between relatives requires the following specific procedures: 1. Vehicle license; 2. Motor vehicle registration certificate; 3. Motor vehicle registration supplementary form (obtained from the local vehicle management office in the vehicle's jurisdiction, bring ID card and vehicle license to obtain); 4. Vehicle purchase tax certificate; 5. ID cards and household registration books of both the buyer and seller. If the buyer is from another region, a temporary residence permit is required, and the buyer's temporary residence permit must be valid for at least one year. Both parties and the vehicle must be present at the vehicle management office where the license plate is registered to apply for the transfer. Additionally, the vehicle owner must ensure that all traffic violations and accidents involving the vehicle have been resolved, and all vehicle documents are complete. Both parties must have their ID cards, and those with non-local household registration must have a local residence permit.
Last time I helped my cousin transfer ownership of his used car, the required documents included photocopies of both our ID cards, the original vehicle registration certificate, the vehicle license, and the insurance policy. We went together to the local vehicle management office, filled out the transfer application form, and the staff checked the vehicle's condition—if there were any annual inspection issues, those had to be resolved first. Regarding taxes and fees, immediate family members are sometimes exempt, but generally, a small fee of around a few dozen yuan is required. The whole process took me half a day, and there were many people in line, so I recommend bringing a bottle of water and sitting tight. After the transfer, remember to update the insurance and ETC information to avoid future hassles. Oh, and it’s best to make an online appointment in advance to save time and effort. Doing it yourself not only saves money but also increases your knowledge.
