Where to Process Vehicle Deregistration?

[Bustamante]

You should submit the "Application Form for Motor Vehicle Registration, Transfer, Deregistration/Transfer In"; the original ID card of the vehicle owner; and the motor vehicle registration certificate. If the vehicle is a school bus, large passenger vehicle, medium or above truck, or other commercial vehicle subject to supervision, you should also submit the motor vehicle inspection record form.

[DiArianna]

Last time I went to the DMV to handle vehicle deregistration, I had to prepare a bunch of documents, such as my ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and proof of traffic violation settlement. The whole process went smoothly—it was done at the local DMV, but on busy days you might have to queue, so I recommend going in the morning to save time. Remember, deregistration is mainly for scrapping a vehicle or transferring ownership. After completing the process, you need to return the license plates to the staff and pay some basic fees, which are usually around a few dozen RMB. There might be slight differences between cities, so it's best to call the DMV in advance to confirm the address and required materials to avoid a wasted trip. The vehicle must be cleared of all issues—for example, unpaid fines will prevent the process. After completion, you'll receive a deregistration certificate, which you should keep for future use when selling or buying a car. In short, go on a weekday, bring all your documents, and get it done in one go.