HOT: From May 21, 2022, motorbikes can be registered at the commune police station in Vietnam

According to the Circular in Vietnam, police of communes, wards or towns (hereinafter referred to commune-level Police) grants vehicle registration and number plates to motorbikes (including electric bikes) under the ownership of domestic agencies, organizations, enterprises, military enterprises or individuals whose offices or permanent residence addresses are located under their jurisdiction; foreign agencies, organizations, individuals, projects or economic organizations in partnership with foreign entities that fall within their remit.

(Currently, according to Vietnam's Circular 58/2020/TT-BCA, the registration and issuance of license plates for motorcycles and mopeds (including electric scooters) to individuals and organizations is under the jurisdiction of the district-level police department.)

In addition, Vietnam's Circular 15/2022/TT-BCA also stipulates that the commune police are entitled to withdraws certificates of the vehicle registration or number plate with respect to the vehicles whose useful life expires, vehicles damaged to the extent of being out of order of agencies, organizations or individuals whose offices or permanent residence addresses are located within their jurisdiction.

Thus, from May 21, 2022, people can go to the police station of communes, wards, and townships (commune-level police) to register and issue number plates for motorbikes, motorbikes, and electric scooters in Vietnam.

Circular 15/2022/TT-BCA takes effect from May 21, 2022.

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