Taiwan - Transfer License Plate

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Procedure

1. Go to the Motor Vehicles Office.
2. Submit the required documents.
3. Fill in the application form.
4. Pay the necessary fee.

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Required Documents

• I.D. card (both parties)
• Two copies of the automobile or motorcycle registration letter signed and sealed by both parties.
• The driving permit.
• Owner copy of the new license plate registration certificate held by the previous owner (exempt for motorcycles)
• Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance certificate issued under the name of the newly registered owner.

Office Locations & Contacts

Taipei Motor Vehicles Office
Address:

• No.7,Lane 248,Jhongjheng Rd.,
  Shulin Dist., New Taipei City 238,
  Taiwan(R.O.C)
  

Service Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 17 :00

Contact number:

• 886-2-26884366?Fax:886-2-26884645
• For a complete list of contact information: http://tmvso.thb.gov.tw/English/WhitePaper.html

Eligibility

It is applicable to those vehicle owners who wish to sell their vehicles in Taiwan.

Fees

Driving permit:

• Automobile (trailer) - $200
• Motorcycle - $150

Motorcycle owners shall pay the fuel tax for two consecutive years upon expiration of the driving permit.

Validity

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Instructions

• The applicant must settle any outstanding taxes (including taxes for the current period) and fines prior to applying.
• The automobiles must pass the inspection first if overdue for an inspection.
• All vehicles which are older than 10 years must pass the on-site inspection first.
• The applicant must cancel the pledge for any pledge vehicles prior to applying.

Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

If a person wants to sell his vehicle, it is mandatory to transfer the license plate of his vehicle to the new owner.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

Taipei Motor Vehicle Offices: http://tmvso.thb.gov.tw/English/Vehicle.html

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