What procedures are required for vehicle transfer and what materials need to be prepared?
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The seller needs to prepare the original ID card of the vehicle owner, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice or transfer invoice of the vehicle. The buyer needs to provide the original ID card of the purchaser, etc. Some regions also require a "vehicle purchase quota". The procedures required for vehicle transfer are: Form collection: Obtain and fill out a copy of the motor vehicle alteration, transfer, modification, suspension, or scrapping approval form. Seal stamping: Stamp with the same seal as the original registration, and private vehicles must submit the owner's ID card for verification. Review: Go to the Vehicle Management Section of the Traffic Police Brigade and submit the documents to the registration acceptance counter for review by the handler. Inspection: Vehicles that meet the transfer conditions are sent to the motor vehicle inspection counter for inspection and approval. Payment: After passing the inspection, for transfers or changes within the same county or city, go directly to the license plate management counter to wait for notification of payment. Tax payment: The transaction tax is issued by the used motor vehicle trading center and is charged at 1.48% of the vehicle's estimated value.
I just completed the vehicle transfer process, here’s a summary of what you need to bring: both you and the seller must bring original and photocopies of your ID cards, the vehicle registration certificate (commonly known as the 'big green book'), the vehicle license, the compulsory traffic insurance policy, and the previous transfer agreement or purchase contract. The process is quite straightforward: first, sign an agreement, then go together to the DMV for vehicle inspection and photo-taking, pay the taxes and fees, and get the new certificate. Note that there might be queues on-site, so going early saves time. Extra tip: Before the transfer, I checked that the vehicle had no traffic violations or accident records, otherwise, the process can’t proceed. If everything goes smoothly, it can be done in the morning, and you can drive home worry-free. Lastly, a reminder: the transfer fee ranges from a few hundred to around a thousand, depending on the vehicle model and region—don’t get overcharged.
