Which cities are piloting cross-region used car ownership transfers?
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The Notice specifies that starting from June 1, 2021, 20 cities including Tianjin, Taiyuan, Shenyang, and Shanghai will pilot the cross-region transaction registration for non-operational used cars. The pilot cities for cross-region used car ownership transfers are: Tianjin, Taiyuan, Shenyang, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Hefei, Fuzhou, Zibo, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Shenzhen, Nanning, Chongqing, Chengdu, Kunming, Xining. Vehicle Ownership Transfer: This refers to changing the name of the vehicle owner, which signifies the transfer of ownership rights of the motor vehicle. The transfer can be processed at the local vehicle management office where the vehicle is registered, and it only involves a change in the vehicle owner. Vehicle Registration Transfer: This is the registration process required when a vehicle is moved from one city to another, involving a change in the overseeing vehicle management authority. Vehicle registration transfer requires changing the license plate and vehicle registration certificate, and the procedures must be completed at both the original and new vehicle management offices. The vehicle owner remains the same. This process is necessary when the owner's residential address changes, requiring updates to the vehicle's address and license plate.
I recently helped a friend with a used car transfer and found that there are quite a few pilot cities for cross-regional transfers, including major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, Xi'an, and Jinan. The advantage is that buying and selling have become much more convenient, eliminating the need for back-and-forth trips. For example, if you buy a car in Beijing and transfer it to Shanghai, you just need to bring your ID card, vehicle registration certificate, and insurance policy to the local DMV. The vehicle also needs to undergo emissions and safety performance checks to ensure compliance. This policy simplifies the procedures, saves time and costs, and promotes the circulation of the used car market. I heard that the pilot program is still expanding, and it will become even more convenient as more cities join.
For those interested in used car policies, the pilot cities mainly include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, Xi'an, and Jinan. Cross-city ownership transfers make transactions more flexible. Owners only need to provide their ID card, vehicle documents, and compulsory traffic insurance certificate. Once the vehicle passes inspection, the transfer can be processed. This reduces the hassle of cross-city buying and selling—for example, purchasing a car from Chengdu in Shenzhen becomes much faster. The policy aims to stimulate the market. I've noticed that after successful piloting, it may be rolled out nationwide. When buying or selling, it's best to check the latest city list and process details.
