The Ultimate Guide to Car Registration: Unraveling the Latest 2022 Process

The process of registering a car in Vietnam has just gotten a whole lot smoother. With the latest 2022 regulations, you can now streamline the entire procedure, from preparing the necessary documents to paying the tax fees, with ease. This step-by-step guide will take you through both the traditional and online registration processes, ensuring you're road-ready in no time.

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Understanding the car registration process and procedures will make the registration process smoother and faster. This guide will outline the latest car registration procedures and requirements to save you time and effort.

1Pay the Registration Fee

Step 1: Pay the registration fee for your car

Before registering your car, you must pay the registration fee. Simply take the necessary documents to the tax office in the district where the owner’s permanent residence is registered.

If the car owner is a foreign-invested company or enterprise, the representative must bring the documents and necessary papers to the tax department where the business license is issued/the city tax department to pay the registration fee for the new car.

Pay the registration fee for your car

The procedure for paying the car registration fee is as follows:

– Submit the documents.

– Submit the registration fee declaration (2 copies)

– Receive the receipt for the registration fee.

Type of Vehicle Percentage Rate
Cars, trailers or semi-trailers pulled by cars, and similar vehicles. 2%
Passenger cars with 9 seats or less, paying the registration fee for the first time
(Note: This rate can be adjusted higher in some cases, but not more than
15%)
10%
Cars that carry both passengers and goods with a capacity of less than 1500 kg and up to 5 seats,
and VAN cargo cars with a capacity of less than 1500 kg, paying the registration fee for the first time
60% of the
registration fee for passenger cars with 9 seats or less.
Passenger cars with 9 seats or less, cars that carry both passengers and goods with a capacity of less than 1,500 kg and up to 5 seats, and VAN cargo cars with a capacity of less than 1,500 kg, paying the registration fee for the second time and onwards. 2%
(applicable nationwide)

Step 2: Register your car and get a license plate

After paying the registration fee for your car, go to the road traffic police office under the Ministry of Public Security in the district where the owner resides to register your car. Bring the prepared documents, the declaration, and the receipt for the registration fee to complete the registration and license plate issuance procedures.

Register your car and get a license plate

However, if the owner is an individual, organization, or foreign-invested enterprise, you need to bring the prepared documents, the declaration, and the receipt for the registration fee to the Road and Railway Traffic Police Department to register the car.

The procedure for registering a car and obtaining a license plate is as follows:

– Submit the car registration application to the competent authority.

– Inspect the car.

– Pay the car registration fee.

– Get the license plate for the car.

– Receive the two license plates: the long and short plates.

– Get a receipt for picking up the car registration certificate.

Step 3: Take your car to the Registration Office for inspection

Take your car to the Registration Office for inspection

After paying the registration fee and registering your car, you need to take the documents and the required papers to the Registration Office for a car inspection.

The procedure for the car inspection is as follows:

– Submit the car inspection application.

– Pay the car inspection fee.

– Put the car through the inspection process.

– Pay the road maintenance fee.

– Receive the inspection certificate and stick the inspection sticker.

– Car registration procedure.

For reference: Number plate meanings according to feng shui.

2Documents Required for Car Registration

Car registration is not difficult, but each step of the registration process requires different documents. Therefore, it is essential to prepare all the necessary documents accurately to avoid any interruptions and save time and effort.

The documents required for step 1 – paying the registration fee are as follows:

– Invoice for the car purchase (including two types of invoices: VAT invoice between the car dealer and the owner, and the purchase invoice between the car dealer and the car manufacturer).

– Vehicle quality inspection certificate provided by the manufacturer.

– ID/identity card of the owner (original and notarized copy within 6 months).

– Household registration book of the owner (original and notarized copy within 6 months)

– Business license/investment certificate/letter of introduction (if the owner is a company/enterprise) (copy with confirmation stamp of the enterprise director)

– Declaration of registration fee payment.

Pay the registration fee when registering your car

The documents required for step 2 – registering the car and obtaining the license plate are as follows:

– Declaration of registration fee payment and receipt from step 1.

– Car registration declaration.

– Invoice for the car purchase (including two types of invoices: VAT invoice between the car dealer and the owner, and the purchase invoice between the car dealer and the car manufacturer).

– Vehicle quality inspection certificate provided by the manufacturer.

– ID/identity card of the owner (original and notarized copy within 6 months)

– Household registration book of the owner (original and notarized copy within 6 months)

– Business license/investment certificate/letter of introduction (if the owner is a company/enterprise) (copy with confirmation stamp of the enterprise director)

The documents required for step 3 – taking the car for inspection are as follows:

– Car registration certificate or receipt for picking up the registration certificate.

– Chassis and engine number.

– Vehicle quality inspection certificate provided by the manufacturer.

– Vehicle civil liability insurance.

– Letter of introduction for registration in a transport unit (if the car is used for passenger transport)

For reference: Simple guide to car insurance.

3On-Site Car Registration Procedure

According to current legal regulations, the car registration process consists of 5 steps.

Step 1 Go to the office of the Provincial Traffic Police or their car registration branches to submit the application and pay the license plate fee. When registering, the owner must bring the car

Car registration certificate as per Circular No. 58/2020 / TT-BCA (Source: National Public Service Portal)

Step 2 Complete the procedure for paying the registration fee as per regulations.

Step 3 Register the car.

This step is crucial for the authorities to assess the quality of the vehicle being registered. The registration process includes specific steps. Immediately after the car passes the registration, the owner will receive the license plates and a receipt for picking up the car registration certificate.

Step 4 Receive the car registration certificate.

The owner can go to the registration office to receive the car registration certificate within 2 working days from the date of receiving the complete application.

After obtaining the car registration certificate, the owner must purchase civil liability insurance from an insurance company as per legal regulations.

The car registration certificate, driver’s license, and civil liability insurance are the three documents that the owner must carry when driving.

4Online Car Registration Procedure

Starting July 21, 2021, citizens can complete all paperwork, fees, and car registration procedures online nationwide.

How to do it: Log in to the National Public Service Portal => search for “Car Registration and License Plate Issuance” => choose the procedure “Car Registration and License Plate Issuance (implemented at the provincial level)” or go to the “Highlighted Public Services” menu and choose the procedure “Car Registration and License Plate Issuance (implemented at the provincial level)

Then, on the displayed screen, choose “Submit Online,” and follow these steps:

Step 1 To register, enter your vehicle information. Specifically:

  • Domestically assembled cars: Serial number of the vehicle quality inspection certificate (number on the sticker of the vehicle quality inspection certificate for factory release) and the code of the registration fee file (the code of the completed registration fee file can be searched)
  • For imported cars: Chassis number and code of the registration fee file.

Enter vehicle information, including the vehicle quality inspection certificate and the registration fee code

For reference: 

Step 2 After entering the vehicle information, click “Search for Vehicle Information”

Information related to the vehicle owner, vehicle, and registration fee is automatically retrieved from the National Public Service Portal accounts of the tax, registration, and customs data agencies. The registrant needs to check, confirm, and correct the information in case of any errors.

If the information is inaccurate, it must be checked and corrected by the owner (Source: National Public Service Portal).

The vehicle owner needs to check and correct any errors

Step 3: Enter all the information, click on the statement of commitment, and click “Submit”. Then, the system will display a successful submission message along with the file code.

Screen displaying successful submission (Source: National Public Service Portal)

Thus, this article has provided a comprehensive guide to car registration procedures and requirements. We hope that this information will help you navigate the car registration process with ease.

Frequently asked questions

Car registration is the process of registering your vehicle with your state or local government. It is important because it allows the government to keep track of vehicle owners and ensure that vehicles are safe and roadworthy. It also provides proof of ownership and is required for driving legally on public roads.

The frequency of car registration renewal varies by state and vehicle type. Typically, car registrations need to be renewed annually, but some states offer multi-year registration options. It’s important to check with your local DMV for specific requirements and deadlines.

The documents required for car registration can vary depending on your state and circumstances. However, some common documents include a completed application form, proof of ownership (such as a title or bill of sale), proof of insurance, a valid driver’s license, and payment for registration fees.

In most cases, you must be the owner of the vehicle to register it. However, there may be certain situations where you can register a car that is not in your name, such as if you are a co-owner, a legal representative, or have a power of attorney. It’s best to check with your local DMV for specific guidelines.

Driving with an expired registration is illegal and can result in fines, points on your driver’s license, and even impoundment of your vehicle. It is important to keep your registration up to date to avoid these penalties and ensure you are driving legally.
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