What procedures are required for vehicle inspection by someone other than the owner?
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For vehicle inspection by someone other than the owner, the following documents are required: the owner's ID card, vehicle license, duplicate of compulsory traffic insurance, and the handler's ID card. Vehicle inspection includes: Appearance inspection to check if safety devices are complete and consistent with the photo registration on the vehicle license. Online inspection is conducted, and if the vehicle fails, it must undergo self-inspection first before being submitted to the inspection station for re-inspection. Conditions for vehicle inspection: All traffic violations must be resolved before a vehicle is eligible for annual inspection. Even one day overdue is not allowed. Vehicles can undergo annual inspection up to 60 days in advance, so it's important to arrange time properly and avoid overdue inspection.
I previously helped a friend with the vehicle inspection process, and the procedures weren't too complicated. First, the vehicle owner must personally sign a power of attorney, clearly stating the agent's name, ID number, and the matters to be handled. Bring the original power of attorney, a copy of both sides of the owner's ID card, and your own original ID card. Vehicle documents include the original and duplicate pages of the vehicle license and a copy of the compulsory traffic insurance policy—electronic policies are acceptable now, but make sure they're within the validity period. Don’t forget to settle any traffic violations in advance; otherwise, finding unpaid fines at the inspection station would be a wasted trip. It's advisable to confirm the required materials with the inspection station beforehand, as some places may ask for an additional copy of the vehicle registration certificate, while others might require a photo of the owner holding the power of attorney. Try to go in the morning when acting as an agent, as afternoons are often crowded with long queues. The whole process is quite similar to handling it yourself, just with the extra step of preparing an authorization document.
Last time my colleague helped me with the vehicle inspection, and there are mainly three parts of materials to prepare: For the authorization proof, you need a handwritten authorization letter signed by the vehicle owner, preferably with a fingerprint and date added. For identity verification, bring a copy of the vehicle owner's ID card, and don’t forget the original and copy of the agent’s own ID card. Vehicle documents include the original vehicle license and a valid compulsory traffic insurance policy. Also, be sure to check the 12123 APP for any outstanding traffic violations—if there are any, they must be resolved beforehand. Before going to the inspection station, it’s best to call and confirm what to bring, as requirements may vary slightly in different places. The whole process takes about two hours to complete. The agent and the vehicle owner should communicate in advance to avoid missing key information.
