What documents are required for re-issuance of certificate of vehicle registration in Vietnam?

What documents are required for re-issuance of certificate of vehicle registration in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 17 of the Circular 24/2023/TT-BCA stipulating application for replacement and reissuance of vehicle registration certificate or license plate as follows:

Application for replacement and reissuance of vehicle registration certificate or license plate

1. Vehicle registration form.

2. Documentation of the vehicle owner according to Article 10 of this Circular;

3. Vehicle registration certificate (in case of replacement of vehicle registration certificate) or license plate (in case of replacement of license plate).

4. Other documents:

a) In case the license plate with yellow background, black letters and numbers is replaced by the license plate with white background, black letters and numbers, it is required to have a decision to revoke the transport business license or a signage revocation decision.

b) In case the modification involves the replacement of the engine or chassis of the vehicle, it is required to have vehicle origin documentation, proof of payment of vehicle registration fee and title transfer documentation of such engine or chassis according to regulations in Article 11 of this Circular;

c) In case the replacing engine or chassis has a different make, the modified vehicle is required to have a certificate of technical and environmental safety according to regulations;

d) In case the replacing engine or chassis is that of another registered vehicle, it is required to have a certificate of revocation of license plate and vehicle registration of such vehicle.

As regulations above, documents required for re-issuance of certificate of vehicle registration in Vietnam are as follows:

1. Vehicle registration form.

2. Documentation of the vehicle owner, including:

- If the vehicle owner is Vietnamese, the owner shall present his/her citizen identity card or passport.

- If the vehicle owner is a member of armed forces' personnel, one of these documents shall be submitted: people’s police or military identity card or document certified by the head of working agency/unit of regiment or higher, division of police office of district or higher.

- For Vietnamese nationals residing abroad who return to Vietnam for living and working, they need to present one of the following documents: temporary residence book, household registration book, passport, other valid documents.

- In case where the vehicle owner is a foreigner:

+ As for a foreigner who is working for a diplomatic mission/consulate/representative office of an international organization, he/she shall show referral letter to Directorate of State Protocol or Department of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Identity Card, Official Identity Card, Consul Identity Card, Honorary Consul Identity Card, Ordinary Identity Card (valid);

+ The vehicle owner who is a foreigner living and working in Vietnam shall present his/her permanent residence card or temporary residence card that is still valid for residence in Vietnam (for at least 06 months).

- In case where the vehicle owner is a organization:

+ If the vehicle owner is a Vietnamese organization, the registant shall present his/her citizen identity card

+ Regarding a vehicle owned by a military enterprise, a referral letter of Department of Vehicles, General Department of Engineering affiliated to the Ministry of National Defense shall be shown;

+ If the vehicle owner is a diplomatic mission, consulate and representative office of international organization in Vietnam, the registrant shall show referral letter to Directorate of State Protocol or Department of Foreign Affairs and Diplomatic Identity Card, Official Identity Card, Consul Identity Card, Honorary Consul Identity Card, Ordinary Identity Card (valid);

+ For vehicle owners who are wholly state-owned enterprises, representative offices, foreign-invested enterprises that have won bids in Vietnam, or non-governmental organizations, the registrant need to present one of the following documents: citizen identity card or passport (for foreigners).

3. Other documents:

- In case the modification involves the replacement of the engine or chassis of the vehicle, it is required to have vehicle origin documentation, proof of payment of vehicle registration fee and title transfer documentation of such engine or chassis;

- In case the replacing engine or chassis has a different make, the modified vehicle is required to have a certificate of technical and environmental safety according to regulations;

- In case the replacing engine or chassis is that of another registered vehicle, it is required to have a certificate of revocation of license plate and vehicle registration of such vehicle.

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Can a 16-year-old be registered as the owner of a motorcycle in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Clause 9 Article 3 of the Circular 24/2023/TT-BCA stipulating rules for vehicle registration as follows:

Rules for vehicle registration

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9. Any individual aged full 15 years or older may register his/her vehicle. If an individual aged from 15 to under 18 registers his/her vehicle, it shall be required to obtain the consent from his/her parents or guardian and his/her parents or guardian shall write the phrase “đồng ý” (“agreed”), sign, and specify his/her full name and relationship with the ward in the registration form.

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According to the above regulations, individuals who are 15 years old or older can be registered as the owner of a motorcycle. However, the registration must be done with the consent of their parents or legal guardian.

Therefore, a 16-year-old can be registered as the owner of a motorcycle, but it requires the consent of their parents or legal guardian.

What are procedures for initial vehicle registration in 2024 in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 12 of the Circular 24/2023/TT-BCA stipulating procedures for initial vehicle registration in 2024 in Vietnam as follows:

Step 1: The vehicle owner shall log into the public service portal and be responsible for declaring full contents specified in the vehicle registration form.

The steps to complete the declaration on the National Public Service Portal are as follows:

[1] Access the National Public Service Portal through the link: https://dichvucong.gov.vn/

[2] Log in to the system.

[3] Select the "Vehicles and drivers" category.

[4] Choose "Vehicle registration".

[5] Select "Initial vehicle registration and license plate issuance" (to be done at the district level).

[6] Choose "Submit online".

[7] Fill in the required information and submit the forms as requested.

Step 2: The vehicle owner receives the online vehicle registration file code and an appointment for processing the file.

Step 3: The vehicle owner brings the vehicle along with the required documents in the initial vehicle registration file to the authorized vehicle registration agency.

Step 4: After the registration officer checks the vehicle file and inspects the actual vehicle.

Step 5: The vehicle owner receives an appointment letter to collect the results, pays the vehicle registration fee, and receives the license plate.

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