The process of buying and selling cars in accordance with the law

In the present era, having a personal car has become something that makes our lives easier. Buying, selling, and changing cars is something that we often see. However, in the process of buying and selling used cars, the transfer of ownership is a step that must be done legally to prevent problems and complications that may occur later. This article will therefore take you to explore the details of the transfer of ownership of a car, including what documents are required in the process of transferring a car, so that it can be managed smoothly and without problems.

What is a car transfer? When is it used?

A car transfer means changing the ownership of a car from one person to another. It must be done according to the steps and prepare all the documents in accordance with the law to prevent problems and complications that may occur in the future. Car transfers are used in the following cases:

Buying and selling cars. The most common case is buying and selling used cars, where once the purchase and sale agreement has been reached, the buyer and seller must transfer the ownership of the car legally.

Transferring to family members, whether it is transferring to a husband, wife, or child

Changing the name of the owner Changing the name of the owner of a car can occur in many cases, such as changing the name and surname

Transferring a car across provinces with the same registration number, which is transferring the car to another province while still maintaining the same registration number

How many types of car transfers are there?

Direct transfer
A direct transfer is a car transfer in which the buyer and seller Or the old and new owners must go to the transport office to transfer the ownership by themselves, which is the safest method because they can check the condition of the car, documents and pay the fee in front of the officer. But it may take time to do it.

Floating transfer
Floating transfer is a car transfer where the car seller or the previous car owner will deliver the car transfer documents to the buyer to proceed with the transfer by themselves. This is a method that is often used when there is a middleman in the sale. It is a convenient and fast method because the previous car owner does not have to directly handle the matter. But there is a risk if the new owner has not completed the car transfer but uses the car illegally. There is also a risk to the new buyer if the previous car owner sends incorrect or incomplete documents, which will cause problems in the car transfer process.

What documents are required for a car transfer?

Documents for car transfer in the case of direct transfer
General documents Car registration manual or original car registration book Copy of the ID card of the previous and new car owners Sales contract Receipt and tax invoice (in the case of sales) Transfer and receive transfer request form that is completely filled in with the signatures of the transferor and transferee Additional documents In the case of transferring to a family member, a marriage certificate or birth certificate is required. In the case of transferring to a child In the case of changing the name of the owner, a certificate of name change is required. In the case of transferring a car across provinces with the original registration Must have a vehicle inspection certificate

Vehicle transfer documents in case of floating transfer
Floating transfers will use the same vehicle transfer documents as direct transfers, but must have a power of attorney filled in with details of the vehicle, documents, price, transfer date, including the signatures of the attorney and attorney, along with a copy of the national ID card.

Precautions for vehicle transfers
Check the documents completely by checking that the information in the vehicle transfer document must be clear, spelled correctly, and true to reality, whether it is the details of the name, surname, vehicle registration number, and do not forget to prepare copies of all documents.
Inspect the condition of the vehicle by checking the condition inside, outside, and the condition of the engine completely, both in terms of operation and possible damage, including checking the vehicle registration book to see if there is a record of regular vehicle inspections.
Check the signature by checking the signatures on all documents to ensure that they are correct and consistent.
Keep related documents by keeping copies of the vehicle transfer documents, including receipts, tax invoices, and sales contracts as evidence to prevent problems later.

Having read up to this point, you should have a clearer picture of preparing vehicle transfer documents that will help the transfer of rights go smoothly. However, for those looking for an alternative to buying and selling used cars with confidence without having to worry about vehicle transfers, Autovilla, a quality used car market, is a source of all graded cars. Confident with a vehicle inspection certificate from a trusted institution, 100% transfer of ownership

For more information, please contact

Srinakarin Branch Tel. 097-921-9552

Romklao Branch Tel. 095-906-0633

Lam Luk Ka Branch Tel. 092-940-5098

Reference:

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