What procedures are required for vehicle sales and file transfer?
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Procedures required for vehicle sales and file transfer are: 1. The applicant for vehicle file transfer needs to prepare relevant materials: identity proof of the vehicle owner, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, proof of vehicle ownership transfer, and relevant vouchers; 2. The applicant obtains a rubbing card for the vehicle identification number (VIN) at the transfer hall, and brings the vehicle license, registration certificate, VIN rubbing, invoice or transfer ticket for vehicle valuation; 3. The applicant submits the outbound transfer authorization, vehicle transfer application form, vehicle license, buyer's ID and two copies, registration certificate, vehicle license plate, and plate surrender fee to the designated window, and receives a receipt; 4. Within three days from the date of acceptance, the relevant department will annotate changes on the vehicle registration certificate, reclaim the license plate and vehicle license, issue a temporary license plate valid for 30 days, and transfer the vehicle file to the vehicle owner; 5. The vehicle owner must apply for vehicle transfer at the local vehicle management office before the expiration of the temporary license plate's validity period, otherwise there is a risk of violation; 6. After the vehicle arrives at the destination, the owner can use the file to complete the transfer procedures at the relevant unit.
Last year, I sold a used car and personally went through the process of transferring the vehicle records, so I have some firsthand experience to share. You'll need to prepare photocopies of both your ID and the buyer's ID, along with the original green vehicle registration book and the vehicle license. Signing a sales contract is a must to prevent future disputes—make sure both parties sign it. Then, schedule an appointment at the DMV, preferably on a weekday morning when it's less crowded. They'll first inspect the car to check its condition and ensure there are no outstanding traffic violations; otherwise, those need to be resolved first. Next, pay the transfer fee—it cost me around 500 RMB—and they'll handle the transfer procedures, automatically updating the records for the buyer. If the car still has an outstanding loan, don’t worry—you’ll need to get a loan clearance certificate from the bank first. The whole process can be completed in half a day. I recommend booking an appointment via the mobile app in advance to save time and effort. DMV services are much faster now than in the past, but the key is to have all the required documents ready and not miss anything.
