According to the representative of the Traffic Police Department (PC08) – Ho Chi Minh City Police, citizens must comply with regulations regarding the purchase, sale, and transfer of vehicle ownership.

Local police in Ho Chi Minh City collecting vehicle registration data.
Currently, local police in Ho Chi Minh City are conducting a comprehensive review and cleaning of vehicle registration data. Therefore, PC08 advises citizens to enhance their awareness and proactively comply with legal regulations when buying, selling, or transferring vehicles.
For individuals or organizations that have sold vehicles but have not completed the registration certificate and license plate revocation procedures
Individuals or organizations (vehicle owners) who have transferred, exchanged, or gifted vehicles but have not completed the registration certificate and license plate revocation procedures should proactively visit the nearest local police station to provide transaction details (time, buyer’s information, related documents) to update the vehicle’s ownership status.
This ensures the protection of the legal rights and interests of the vehicle owner and prevents legal risks if the sold vehicle is involved in traffic violations, accidents, or other incidents.
For individuals or organizations that have purchased vehicles but have not completed the ownership transfer procedures
Individuals or organizations that have purchased vehicles but have not completed the ownership transfer procedures should promptly visit the nearest vehicle registration office for guidance on the transfer process, trace the original owner, and declare the legal origin of the vehicle.
Completing the transfer procedures ensures the rights and interests of the current vehicle user, avoids disputes or complaints, and prevents the vehicle from being marked as “inactive” on the registration system if the owner cannot be verified.
Important Notes:
– Do not buy, sell, or accept transfers of vehicles with unclear origins, without registration certificates, or with signs of document forgery.
– During transactions, ensure the transfer of vehicle ownership documents as required, complete the revocation of registration certificates and license plates within 30 days, and transfer the vehicle ownership as prescribed. If both the seller and buyer are individuals residing in Ho Chi Minh City and have a VNeID account with level 2 verification, they can conduct electronic ownership transfer transactions for vehicle registration on the Ministry of Public Security’s Public Service Portal.
– Failure to complete the revocation procedures within the specified timeframe will result in administrative penalties as follows:
+ Individuals: VND 4-6 million
+ Organizations: VND 8-12 million
The PC08 representative encourages citizens to proactively review and verify vehicle information through the VNeID, VNeTraffic apps, or the Ministry of Public Security’s Public Service Portal. Cooperate with law enforcement agencies in providing information to promptly identify and rectify errors, avoiding violations or legal liabilities.
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