Procedures for issuance of certificate of eligibility for motor vehicles inspection in Vietnam

Procedures for issuance of certificate of eligibility for motor vehicles inspection in Vietnam (Internet image) 

1. Procedures for issuance of certificate of eligibility for motor vehicles inspection in Vietnam 

- After completing investment and construction according to regulations of law, the registration unit-establishing organization shall make 01 application for the certificate of eligibility and send it to the Department of Transport and the Department of Transport - Construction (herein referred to as “the Department of Transport”). An application includes:

+ A written request, using form specified in Appendix VII issued with Decree 139/2018/ND-CP;

+ List of personnel working in the registration unit accompanied by appointment decision (in case of leaders of staff in charge of inspection divisions or heads of registration units); certified true copy of employment contract as prescribed, employment hiring or recruitment decision (in case of inspectors, inspection staff) and certified diplomas and certificates of each individual;

+ Inspection of whether facilities and inspection line in reality comply with National Technical Regulation;

+ Layout of overall ground and buildings with inspection lines and equipment;

+ Written approval for the investment policy of the local competent authority (certified copy or authentic copy for comparison).

- Procedures for issuance of a certificate of eligibility

+ Within 03 working days after receiving the complete and valid application, the Department of Transport shall notify the registration unit-establishing organization of time of inspection at the premises. If the application is not complete and valid, the Department of Transport shall notify the registration-unit establishing unit in writing and provide explanation;

+ Within 05 working days from the date of notification of inspection, the Department of Transport shall undertake an inspection visit. The inspection result shall be recorded using Form in Appendix I issued with Decree 139/2018/ND-CP.

In case of satisfaction, within 05 working days, the certificate of eligibility using form specified in Appendix II issued together with Decree 139/2018/ND-CP and code of vehicle inspection unit specified in Appendix VI issued together with Decree 139/2018/ND-CP shall be issued;

In case of dissatisfaction, within 05 working days, the Department of Transport shall notify the registration unit-establishing organization in writing for remedy and re-inspection.

- The receipt of applications and the provision of processing result shall be carried out in person at the Department of Transport, by post or by online form. Required documents as to every form of receipt shall comply with the regulations above.

(Article 8 of Decree 139/2018/ND-CP, as amended by Decree 30/2023/ND-CP)

2. Rules for motor vehicle inspection services in Vietnam 

- Only holders of certificates of eligibility for motor vehicles inspection (herein referred to as “certificate of eligibility”) are eligible for provision of motor vehicle inspection services.

- The inspection shall be independent, objective, transparent and compliant with regulations of law.

- If registration units fail to meet the demands for inspection of organizations and individuals, registration units and personnel of the People's Police and the People's Army may participate in assistance in inspecting motor vehicles within the scope of this Decree.

- The construction and establishment of a registration unit shall be consistent with provincial planning, specialized planning and relevant planning, especially specific factors of local areas, remote areas, mountainous areas and islands; and the number of and the density of vehicles registered in local areas. The application of modern technology and equipment for inspection is encouraged.

- The location of the registration unit shall comply with regulations on connection of the traffic system; be convenient for entry, exit and inspection of motor vehicles; ensure safety and convenience during operation and not cause obstruction and traffic jams, especially in large urban areas.

(Article 4 of Decree 139/2018/ND-CP, as amended by Decree 30/2023/ND-CP)

>> CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE IN VIETNAMESE