Do You Need to Change Your License Plate When Transferring Car Ownership in Vietnam?

“Buying and selling vehicles, especially used cars, is always a topic of great interest. One of the most common questions is, ‘Do you have to change the license plate when transferring car ownership?’ Anh Minh, a loyal customer of XE TẢI HÀ NỘI in Cau Giay District, Hanoi, had the same question when purchasing his desired Thaco Towner truck.

This article by XE TẢI HÀ NỘI will answer this question in detail and in the easiest way to understand, helping you feel more confident in the car buying and selling process.”

Do You Need to Change Your License Plate When Transferring Car Ownership?

The short answer is: NO. When transferring car ownership, you can keep the old license plate or register for a new one as needed.

Difference Between Car Ownership Transfer and License Plate Change

Many people often confuse the two concepts of “car ownership transfer” and “license plate change.” In fact, these are two completely separate procedures:

• Car ownership transfer: This is the procedure of changing the owner of the vehicle on legal documents.
• License Plate Change: This is the procedure of changing the registered license plate of the vehicle.

You can completely perform one or both of these procedures at the same time when transferring car ownership.

When Do You Need to Change Your License Plate?

Although not required, you may consider changing your license plate in the following cases:

• Unfavorable License Plate Number: According to Vietnamese feng shui beliefs, license plate numbers affect the fortune and luck of the owner. Many people choose to change their license plate number when buying a used car to suit their age and desire for good luck while driving.
• Damaged or Faded License Plate: Affects the aesthetics and recognizability of the vehicle.
• Change of Geographical Location: When moving to another province or city and wanting to use the license plate of the new locality.

Frequently Asked Questions About Car Ownership Transfer and License Plate Change

1. Is the car ownership transfer procedure complicated?

The car ownership transfer procedure has been greatly simplified nowadays. You can do it yourself or authorize professional car ownership transfer services.

2. How much does it cost to transfer ownership and change a license plate?

The cost for these two procedures depends on many factors such as vehicle type, year of manufacture, registration area, etc.

3. Should I transfer car ownership myself or use a service?

If you understand the procedure and have time, you can do it yourself to save costs. However, using a professional car ownership transfer service will save you time and effort.

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has answered the question “Do you need to change your license plate when transferring car ownership?”. If you are in need of buying or selling trucks, please contact XE TẢI HÀ NỘI immediately for the best advice and support. We have a variety of trucks from famous brands such as Hyundai, Isuzu, Hino,… with guaranteed quality and the most competitive prices on the market.

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Contact us now via hotline 0987.654.321 or visit XE TẢI HÀ NỘI’s showroom at [showroom address] for the best advice and support.