What procedures are required to cancel ETC?
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The vehicle owner needs to bring their ID card, vehicle license, driver's license, ETC pass, and the bank card bound to the ETC to the Agricultural Bank's business office or the ETC management department to complete the cancellation process. Relevant information about vehicle transfer is as follows: 1. Introduction: Vehicle transfer refers to changing the name of the vehicle's owner. When buying a used car, besides checking the car's condition, the most important step is completing the transfer procedures. 2. Principle: Every vehicle has a fixed registration, which mainly records the vehicle's owner and address, as well as some related vehicle parameters. A transferred vehicle proves that it belongs to the current owner and has no accidents or violations. If the vehicle has issues, such as being involved in an accident, failing the annual inspection, being stolen, or being smuggled, it cannot be transferred through normal procedures.
Canceling your ETC is actually quite straightforward—I recently went through the process myself. First, bring your original ID card, the vehicle's original registration certificate, the on-board ETC device, and the ETC card to the affiliated bank or an ETC service outlet. Upon arrival, staff will have you fill out an unbinding application form, verify the information on-site, and sign—it's usually completed immediately. Be sure to check for any outstanding fees beforehand; unpaid balances will delay the process. After cancellation, the card becomes invalid, but keep the device as it may be reusable if you switch to a new car later. The entire process takes about 30 minutes, though arriving early avoids queues. Some locations charge a small service fee (around 10-20 yuan), which is reasonable. Most crucially, confirm the cancellation succeeded to prevent unexpected future charges. Overall, the procedure is standardized with minimal risk, but don’t wait until the card expires—it complicates things. Personally, visiting a physical outlet is the most reliable option for data security.
