Circular 58: Assistance for Vietnamese citizens regarding vehicle registration procedures

Circular 58: Assistance for Vietnamese citizens regarding vehicle registration procedures (Illustration)

1. From August 1, 2020, it is possible to carry out vehicle registration procedures online in Vietnam

Under Clause 4, Article 10 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, vehicle owners in Vietnam can carry out vehicle registration vehicle registration procedures online (via the Internet). The vehicle registration procedures are carried out as follows:

Step 1: The vehicle owner fills in the vehicle and owner information on the application form for vehicle registration (form No. 01) on the web portal of the Traffic Police Department or the national public service portal to register the vehicle online.

Step 2: The vehicle owner receives an order number and appointment schedule to process the application via email or sms.

Step 3: Officers and soldiers tasked with vehicle registration check the declared information and proceed to register the vehicle.

The vehicle documentation is stipulated in Articles 8 and 9 and the procedures for issuance of vehicle registration certificates and license plates are stipulated in Article 10 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA.

Thus, aiming to build the e-Government of Vietnam, carrying out administrative procedures in general and vehicle registration procedures particularly are gradually shifting to online forms. This primarily facilitates citizens in carrying out procedures and, secondly, helps reduce the burden and pressure on increasingly overloaded public administrative agencies.

The online vehicle registration procedures in Vietnam will be carried out from March 1, 2021.

2. The procedures for vehicle title transfer registration where the vehicle has undergone multiple owners in Vietnam become simpler

Article 19 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA stipulates the procedures for vehicle title transfer registration where the vehicle has undergone multiple owners in Vietnam:

- Procedures and application for vehicle title transfer: The person using the vehicle goes to the vehicle registration management agency to carry out the vehicle title transfer procedure, present documents as required in Article 9 of Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, clearly stating the process of lawful buying, selling, and vehicle handover, and commit to the origin of the vehicle and submit the following documents:

+ The vehicle registration certificate and license plate as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 6 of this Circular;

+ Documents on vehicle ownership transfer from the person listed in the vehicle registration certificate and documents on vehicle ownership transfer from the last seller (if any).

- Procedure and application for vehicle title transfer registration: The person using the vehicle contacts the vehicle registration agency in their residence area, presents the documents as required in Article 9 of this Circular, and submits the following documents:

- Application form for vehicle registration (according to form No. 01);

- Proof of payment of registration fee as required;- The certificate of withdrawal of registration, and license plate (for cases transferring to another province and motorcycles from different vehicle registration points).

Processing time: No more than 2 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents, the vehicle owner will be issued a vehicle registration certificate.

Previously, the procedures for vehicle title transfer in cases where the vehicle had changed ownership through multiple people (known as vehicle registration through multiple owners) were quite complicated. Typically, the vehicle title transfer registration was divided into the following cases:

+ Vehicle title transfer registration within the same province;

+ Vehicle title transfer and vehicle relocation to another province;

+ Vehicle title transfer registration from another province.

Dividing into many cases led to difficulties for the people in preparing the necessary documents to fully and accurately complete the vehicle registration procedures.

Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA provides guidance for cases where the vehicle has undergone multiple owners but lacks or does not have documents on ownership transfer, registration, or vehicle title transfer according to the regulations in Article 19 of this Circular until the end of December 31, 2021.

Previously, as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 34 of Circular 15/2014/TT-BCA, two-wheel motorcycles, three-wheel motorcycles, mopeds (including electric motorcycles), and vehicles with similar structures that have undergone multiple owners but lacked or did not have documents on ownership transfer were handled for registration, vehicle title transfer until the end of December 31, 2016.

Thus, with the regulations in Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, the procedures for vehicle title transfer where the vehicle has undergone multiple owners along with cases where the vehicle does not have documents proving ownership are both detailed and complete, making it much easier for citizens to carry out the procedures.

3. The replacement or re-issuance of lost, blurred, or damaged license plates; lost vehicle registration certificates shall follow the procedures stipulated in Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA

According to Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, the vehicle owner submits the following documents:

- Application form for vehicle registration according to form No. 01 issued with Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA;

- Identity card/Citizen ID card/Household registration book;

- Vehicle registration certificate (for replacement of vehicle registration certificate) or license plate (for replacement of license plate).

For vehicles modified to change the engine and frame, additional documents include Proof of registration fee payment as required, documents on ownership transfer (engine, frame) as required, and source documents of the engine and frame.

In general, the administrative reform aims to make it more convenient for citizens to perform transactions, and this applies similarly to vehicle registration procedures. With Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA officially taking effect, citizens will certainly find it more convenient to carry out vehicle registration procedures.

Thuy Tram

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