Where to Transfer Vehicle Ownership?
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Local nearest vehicle management office or used car trading market. Below are the relevant details: 1. Documents: Owner's ID card, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle license, original purchase invoice (or transfer receipt if previously transferred). 2. Requirements: Before the transfer, all vehicle violations and accidents must be settled, and the vehicle documents must be complete. Original ID card of the previous owner, new owner's ID card, original and copy of the vehicle license, purchase tax certificate, vehicle and vessel tax payment proof, vehicle registration certificate, vehicle forensic inspection report, and insurance policy/card/invoice. All of these must be provided in original.
Last year when I sold my used car, I personally handled the vehicle transfer at our city's Vehicle Management Office, and the whole process went quite smoothly. You must bring the original and photocopy of your ID card, the original owner's identity proof, vehicle registration certificate, and insurance documents. Both owners need to go together to complete the procedure. I chose to go at 9 AM on a weekday when there weren't many people, and it only took half an hour of queuing to get it done. Choosing the Vehicle Management Office is the most reliable option—official, secure, and free, unlike using intermediaries who may charge extra fees or create loopholes. After the transfer, remember to update the vehicle insurance information promptly, otherwise you might face trouble if checked on the road. Keep in mind that the transfer can only be processed at the Vehicle Management Office where the car was originally registered; you can't do it across districts. I recommend making photocopies of the materials in advance to avoid unnecessary trips.
