Car Deregistration Procedure in Vietnam: A Comprehensive Guide

Anh Tuan, a familiar Isuzu truck driver in Cau Giay, Hanoi, once shared his first experience with car deregistration. Lacking experience, he went back and forth between different departments, wasting an entire day without completing the procedure. His story resonated with me, as administrative procedures can sometimes be quite challenging.

Understanding this, this article will provide a detailed and easy-to-understand guide to the car deregistration procedure in Vietnam, helping you save time and effort.

I. What is Car Deregistration?

1. Definition

Car deregistration is a mandatory procedure when you want to:

• Transfer car ownership: Transfer the ownership of the car to another person.
• Relocate the car: Transfer the car’s registration from one province to another.
• Carry out other procedures: Such as using the car as collateral for a loan.

2. Significance in Vietnamese Culture

In Vietnamese culture, buying, selling, and transferring vehicles, especially trucks, is often associated with Feng Shui. Car deregistration is seen as a step to “cleanse” the vehicle’s history, providing peace of mind to the new owner.

II. Car Deregistration Process

Step 1: Prepare the necessary documents

• Original car registration certificate.
• Citizen Identity Card/National Identity Card/Passport of the car owner.
• Documents proving the origin of the car (purchase invoice, gift contract,…).
• Car owner’s civil liability insurance certificate.

Note:

• If the car is registered under a company’s name, additional documents proving legal entity status are required.
• In case of authorization, a valid power of attorney is required.

Step 2: Submit the documents to the police department

You need to bring the documents to the Traffic Police Department (PC08) of the provincial/city police where the car was registered.

Example: If your car is registered in Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, you need to go to PC08 of Hanoi City Police.

Step 3: Pay the fee

The car deregistration fee is specified for each locality. You can refer to car deregistration fee.

Step 4: Receive the result

After submitting the documents and paying the fee, you will receive a receipt with a scheduled date for result collection. The waiting time is usually 3-5 working days.

A person submits documents to withdraw a car registration at a government office

III. Frequently Asked Questions about Car Deregistration

1. How long does car deregistration take?

The car deregistration process usually takes 3-5 working days, depending on the completeness of the documents and the workload of the authorities.

2. Do I need to bring the car for deregistration?

According to current regulations, you do not need to bring the car for deregistration.

3. How much does car deregistration cost?

The car deregistration fee is regulated by each locality. You can refer to the website of the Traffic Police Department or contact the authorities directly for more information.

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A new Isuzu truck at Xe Tai Ha Noi dealership

Conclusion

Hopefully, this article has provided comprehensive and useful information about the car deregistration procedure. Don’t forget to visit xetaihanoi.edu.vn for more useful knowledge about trucks.