Where to Process Second-hand Vehicle Ownership Transfer
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Second-hand vehicle ownership transfer needs to be processed at the nearest local vehicle management office or used car trading market. Below is extended information regarding second-hand vehicle ownership transfer: 1. Seller: Owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice (or transfer invoice if previously transferred). If the seller is an organization, the original organization code certificate and official seal are required. 2. Buyer: ID card; for non-locals obtaining local license plates, a valid temporary residence permit is additionally required. If the buyer is an organization, the original organization code certificate and official seal are needed. Original vehicle purchase invoice or the invoice from the last transfer. (Required before 2012, not needed in most cities after 2012.) Original vehicle license. Vehicle registration certificate (green book). For outbound transfers, the purchase tax booklet is required (red booklet before 2001, green booklet after 2001). (Required before 2012, not needed in most cities after 2012.
Last year, I sold an old car and went through the transfer process at the local Vehicle Management Office, also known as the DMV or traffic police service station. I prepared my ID card, the original owner's information, the vehicle registration certificate, and the compulsory insurance policy in advance. After taking a number and waiting for my turn, the staff inspected the vehicle's condition and confirmed everything was correct. I then paid the transfer fee and some service charges, totaling around a hundred yuan. The whole process took about half a day. I recommend making an online appointment in advance or checking the official account for the procedure to avoid long queues. Don’t forget to check the local new policies, as some places now allow partial online operations, which is quite convenient. Also, don’t wait until the last few days to handle it, to avoid affecting the transaction.
