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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM Independence - Freedom - Happiness _______________________

 

CIRCULAR

Regulations on issuing and revoking vehicle registration certificates and license plates for motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles

 

Circular No. 79/2024/TT-BCA dated November 15, 2024, issued by the Minister of Public Security, stipulates regulations on issuing and revoking vehicle registration certificates and license plates for motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles, which shall take effect from January 1, 2025, amended and supplemented by:

Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating traffic order and safety on roads, railways, and inland waterways, which shall take effect from March 1, 2025.

Pursuant to the Civil Code on November 24, 2015;

BASED ON THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER AND SAFETY LAW dated June 27, 2024;

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2018/NĐ-CP dated August 6, 2018 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;

At the proposal of the Director of the Traffic Police Corps;

The Minister of Public Security issues this Circular to regulate the issuance and revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates for motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles.[1]

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

Article 1. This Circular stipulates the procedures and formalities for issuing and revoking vehicle registration certificates and license plates for motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles (hereinafter referred to as vehicle registration), including: Issuing new vehicle registration certificates and license plates; issuing vehicle registration certificates when the owner changes; exchanging vehicle registration certificates and license plates; reissuing vehicle registration certificates and license plates; temporary vehicle registration; revoking vehicle registration certificates and license plates.

Article 2. This Circular does not apply to the registration of motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles managed by the Ministry of National Defense.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Police officers and non-commissioned officers of the People's Public Security performing vehicle registration tasks (hereinafter referred to as vehicle registration officers);

2. Public security units and localities;

3. Organizations and individuals related to vehicle registration.

Article 3. Principles of Vehicle Registration

1. Motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles (hereinafter referred to as vehicles) with legal origins and meeting technical quality and environmental protection standards shall be registered and issued license plates according to the provisions of this Circular.

2. The vehicle owner, whether an organization or individual, whose place of residence or domicile (permanent or temporary residence) is located in a particular locality shall register the vehicle at the vehicle registration authority of that locality, except in cases provided for in Clause 8 and Clause 9 of this Article.

3. License plates shall be managed under the identification code of the vehicle owner (hereinafter referred to as identification license plates) and regulated as follows:

a) For Vietnamese citizens, license plates shall be managed under personal identification numbers;

b) For foreign nationals, license plates shall be managed under foreign identification numbers established by the electronic identification and authentication system or foreign resident cards, temporary resident cards, or other identity cards issued by competent authorities;

c) For organizations, license plates shall be managed under electronic identification codes of the organization established by the electronic identification and authentication system; if there is no organizational identification code, it shall be managed under tax identification numbers or establishment decisions;

d) In cases where vehicles have exceeded their service life, are damaged and cannot be used, or have transferred ownership, the identification license plates of the vehicle owners shall be revoked and retained for five years to issue again when the owner registers another vehicle under their ownership (except in cases of transfer, exchange, gift, or inheritance of vehicles associated with auctioned license plates). After five years from the date of revocation, if the owner has not registered, the identification license plate number shall be transferred to the license plate warehouse for allocation to other organizations or individuals according to regulations.

4. The declaration and submission of vehicle registration files shall be carried out through one of the following methods:

a) National Public Service Portal, Ministry of Public Security Public Service Portal, and other online public service channels as prescribed (hereinafter referred to as Public Service Portal);

b) National Identification Application;

c) Directly at the vehicle registration authority.

5. Payment of vehicle registration fees shall be made through banks or payment intermediaries connected and integrated to provide online payment services on the Public Service Portal or paid directly at the vehicle registration authority.

6. Receiving the results of vehicle registration shall be done through the Public Service Portal, National Identification Application, or postal services[2] or at the vehicle registration authority according to the owner's preference.

7. Electronic data scanned (scanned) from documents in the vehicle registration file, chassis and engine number copies, administrative procedure resolution results from paper documents, signed electronically by vehicle registration officers or the vehicle registration authority (hereinafter referred to as digitized file) or electronic data of documents and certificates in the vehicle registration file received from the Public Service Portal or databases of relevant ministries and agencies, having the same legal value as paper documents.

8.[3] Organizations and individuals winning auctions for automobile, motorcycle, and moped license plates may choose to register and obtain auctioned license plates at Traffic Police Departments where they have their headquarters or reside, or at Traffic Police Departments managing the auctioned license plates.

9.[4] Organizations and individuals with headquarters or residences in counties without township-level administrative units may choose to register vehicles at Traffic Police Departments or police stations assigned vehicle registration tasks.

10. Organizations and individuals violating road traffic laws and regulations who have not yet completed the requirements of state agencies with jurisdiction regarding the handling of administrative violations in the field of road traffic shall not have their vehicle registration matters resolved.

Article 4. Vehicle Registration Authority

1. The Traffic Police Corps shall register vehicles for units under the Ministry of Public Security; specialized motor vehicles of agencies and organizations specified in Appendix No. 01 issued together with this Circular; automobiles of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations located in Hanoi City and automobiles of foreign nationals working in such agencies.

2. The Traffic Police Department shall register the following types of vehicles (excluding those specified in Clause 1 of this Article):

a) Automobiles, trailers, semi-trailers, four-wheeled passenger vehicles with engines, four-wheeled cargo vehicles with engines, and other vehicles similar to automobiles (hereinafter referred to as automobiles), and specialized motorcycles of organizations and individuals whose headquarters or residences are located in districts, cities directly under central government, or in cities, counties, towns within provinces where the Traffic Police Department has its headquarters;

b)[5] Motorcycles, motorbikes, and motorized bicycles registered with license plates obtained through auction;

c) Vehicles seized as evidence, motorcycles with cylinder capacity from 175 cm³;³ /second or more;

d) Automobiles, specialized motorcycles, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and other vehicles similar to motorcycles (hereinafter referred to as motorcycles) of foreign organizations and individuals.

3.[6] (Repealed)

4.[7] Police stations at communes, wards, towns, or border police posts in counties without commune-level administrative units (hereinafter collectively referred to as commune-level police) shall carry out vehicle registration as follows:

a) Commune-level police that were authorized to register motorcycles before the effective date of this Circular shall continue to register automobiles, specialized motorcycles, and motorcycles of domestic organizations and individuals whose headquarters or residences are located in their localities (excluding those specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article);

b) Commune-level police in areas where the county-level police station or registration organization was previously located shall continue to register automobiles, specialized motorcycles, and motorcycles of domestic organizations and individuals whose headquarters or residences are located in their localities and in villages, wards, and towns within the district, county, town, or city that have not been authorized to register vehicles (excluding those specified in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article).

5.[8] For communes with special geographical conditions, based on the actual number of vehicles registered, the nature of the area, and geographical distance, the Director of the Provincial Public Security Department (hereinafter referred to as the provincial public security department) shall coordinate with the Chief of the Traffic Police Corps to decide on organizing vehicle registration as follows:

a) For communes with more vehicles than they can handle, in addition to the direct registration by the commune-level police, the neighboring commune-level police that have been authorized to register vehicles shall support the registration of vehicles in clusters for domestic organizations and individuals whose headquarters or residences are located in the area;

b) For counties without commune-level administrative units, the border police post or the Traffic Police Department shall be responsible for vehicle registration;

c) For commune-level police specified in point b, Clause 4 of this Article that cannot meet the conditions for organizing vehicle registration, another commune-level police within the county shall be assigned to carry out vehicle registration;

d) Continue to authorize vehicle registration for commune-level police that have not yet been authorized, to be completed by June 30, 2026.

6. The vehicle registration authority shall ensure material resources and arrange convenient locations for receiving and processing vehicle registration files and procedures. The vehicle registration location must have a layout diagram, working hours, identification badges of registration officers, seating areas, parking spaces, suggestion boxes, and publicly display regulations on vehicle registration procedures and registration fees.

Article 5. Responsibilities of the vehicle registration authority and vehicle registration officers

1. The vehicle registration authority must organize the acceptance of vehicle registration files on working days of the week. In cases of necessity, the Director of the provincial police shall decide and publicly announce the organization of accepting registrations outside working hours, on holidays, and on public holidays. Officers responsible for vehicle registration must regularly check the registration and management system, accept files to ensure that vehicle registrations are processed within the prescribed time.

2. Accept and examine vehicle files, inspect actual vehicles, engrave engine numbers and frame numbers, and digitize vehicle files onto the registration and management system.

3. If the vehicle file and electronic data about the vehicle file comply with regulations, they shall be accepted and processed for registration. In cases where the required procedures are not met, specific and detailed guidance shall be provided, recorded in the application form, and the officer shall be responsible for the content of such guidance.

4. During the process, vehicle registration officers must strictly follow the police force's orders, maintain appropriate attitudes, and respect the people. They must implement this Circular and other relevant laws concerning vehicle registration work. They may not request additional registration procedures contrary to the provisions of this Circular.

Article 6. Responsibilities of Vehicle Owners

1. Comply with legal regulations on vehicle registration; truthfully, fully, and accurately declare information stipulated for vehicle registration; bear legal responsibility for the legality of the vehicle and its registration file; vehicle owners who have bank accounts must pay and receive refunds online for registration fees.

2. Bring the vehicle to the registration authority for inspection when processing new registration certificates and license plates (except in cases of full online registration), issue a registration certificate when changing ownership, change the registration certificate when the vehicle is modified or repainted.3. In cases where citizens of Vietnam process registration for domestically produced or imported vehicles through full online public services, the vehicle owner must use a level 2 electronic identity account to declare and submit files through the public service portal or National Identity Application, without needing to bring the vehicle for inspection; upon receiving the result, the owner must submit the quality inspection report at the factory exit with the engine and frame numbers affixed and stamped by the vehicle manufacturing facility (for domestically produced vehicles) or the technical safety and environmental protection certificate for imported vehicles or notification of exemption from technical safety and environmental protection inspection for imported vehicles with the engine and frame numbers affixed and stamped by the import entity (for imported vehicles) to the registration authority.

If there is no paper version, the printed version from the electronic database of the quality inspection report at the factory exit with the engine and frame numbers affixed and stamped by the vehicle manufacturing facility (for domestically produced vehicles) or the technical safety and environmental protection certificate for imported vehicles or notification of exemption from technical safety and environmental protection inspection for imported vehicles with the engine and frame numbers affixed and stamped by the import entity (for imported vehicles) must be submitted. (except in cases of full online registration), 4. Within thirty days from the date the competent authority issues a certificate regarding the technical safety and environmental protection of modified motor vehicles or changes in the name or identification number of the owner, or when the registration certificate expires, the owner must go to the registration authority to process the replacement or cancellation of the registration certificate and license plate (hereinafter referred to as cancellation procedures) according to regulations.

5. When transferring, exchanging, giving as a gift, or inheriting a vehicle

(hereinafter referred to as transfer of ownership):

a) The owner must retain the registration certificate and license plate (not to hand over to the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership) and submit them to the registration authority when processing cancellation; if the transfer of ownership includes a license plate won in an auction, the owner must submit the registration certificate to the registration authority when processing cancellation; b) Within thirty days from the date of issuing the transfer of ownership documents, the owner named in the registration certificate must process cancellation; if the owner fails to process cancellation or hands over the registration certificate and license plate to the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership to process cancellation beyond the above period, before resolving, the authorized person will first carry out administrative violation handling procedures according to regulations; if the owner does not come to process cancellation, the authorized person will record the administrative violation against the owner and proceed with punishment according to the law, and the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership can sign the administrative violation record as a witness and sign related documents for the cancellation procedure; c) After the registration authority processes cancellation, the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership must process

issuance of a registration certificate and license plate

6. Within seven working days from the date the vehicle exceeds its usage period, becomes unusable due to damage, or is discarded,

the owner must declare on the public service portal or directly at the registration authority and submit the registration certificate and license plate to the registration authority or the local police station (regardless of the owner's place of residence) to process cancellation. 7. Organizations or individuals named in the registration certificate continue to bear the responsibilities of the owner until the registration certificate and license plate are canceled, as required by regulations. a) Receive and manage IDP data updated from Departments of Transport to synchronize with the IDP management information system;

6. Within seven working days from the date the vehicle exceeds its service life or becomes unusable due to damage, or is discarded,the vehicle owner must declare on the public service portal or directly file with the vehicle registration authority and submit the vehicle registration certificate and license plate to the vehicle registration authority or the police station of the commune (irrespective of the owner's place of residence) for the cancellation procedure.

7. Organizations or individuals named in the vehicle registration certificate continue to bear the responsibility of the vehicle owner until the vehicle registration certificate and license plate are canceled according to the regulations.

Article 7. Time limit for vehicle registration

1. Issuance of vehicle registration certificate

a) Issuance of new vehicle registration certificates, issuance of vehicle registration certificates in cases of change of vehicle owner, replacement of vehicle registration certificates: Not exceeding two working days from the date of receiving complete valid files;

b) Reissuance of vehicle registration certificates: Must conduct verification within thirty days from the date of receiving complete valid files; after verification, if conditions are met, reissue within two working days.

2. Issuance of vehicle license plates

a) Issuance of new vehicle license plates: Issue immediately upon receiving complete valid files;

b) Issuance of new vehicle license plates won through auction, replacement of vehicle license plates, issuance of designated vehicle license plates: Not exceeding seven working days from the date of receiving complete valid files;

c) Reissuance of vehicle license plates: Must conduct verification within thirty days from the date of receiving complete valid files; after verification, if conditions are met, reissue within two working days.

3. Issuance of certificate of cancellation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates

a) In case of full online public service: Not exceeding eight hours of work from the date of receiving complete valid files;

b) In case of partial online public service or direct procedures at the vehicle registration agency: Not exceeding two working days from the date of receiving complete valid files;

c) Issuance of certificate of cancellation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates in cases where the vehicle registration certificate or license plate is lost: Must conduct verification within thirty days from the date of receiving complete valid files; after verification, if conditions are met, issue the certificate of cancellation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates within two working days;

d) Issuance of copy of certificate of cancellation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates: Must conduct verification within thirty days from the date of receiving complete valid files; after verification, if conditions are met, issue the copy of certificate of cancellation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates within two working days.

4. Issuance of temporary vehicle registration certificate

a) In case of full online public service: Not exceeding eight hours of work from the date of receiving complete valid files;

b) In case of partial online public service or direct procedures at the vehicle registration agency: One working day from the date of receiving complete valid files.

5. For cases requiring payment of vehicle registration fees, the time limit for vehicle registration shall be calculated from the date of receiving complete valid files and the vehicle owner completing the payment of vehicle registration fees.

Chapter II

VEHICLE REGISTRATION FILES AND PROCEDURES

 

Section 1. ISSUANCE OF NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES

Article 8. Files for issuance of new vehicle registration certificates and license plates

Issuance of new vehicle registration certificates and license plates (hereinafter referred to as initial vehicle registration) includes the following documents:

1. Vehicle registration application form.

2. Documents of the vehicle owner.

3. Certificate of vehicle origin.

4. Certificate of lawful ownership.

5. Proof of completion of financial obligations.

Article 9. Vehicle Registration Application Form

1. In case of initial vehicle registration using partial online public service: The vehicle owner logs in to the public service portal and accurately, completely, and truthfully fills out all contents specified in the vehicle registration application form, signs digitally. If there is no digital signature, the vehicle owner prints the vehicle registration application form from the public service portal, signs, writes their full name, and stamps it (if it is an organization).

2. In case of initial vehicle registration using full online public service: The vehicle owner uses a level 2 electronic identity account to log in to the public service portal or National Identity Application and accurately, completely, and truthfully fills out all contents specified in the vehicle registration application form without needing to sign.

3. In case of direct vehicle registration at the vehicle registration agency: The vehicle owner accurately, completely, and truthfully fills out all contents specified in the vehicle registration application form.

Article 10. Documents of the Vehicle Owner

1. The vehicle owner is a Vietnamese citizen: Use an electronic identity account level 2 to register the vehicle through the public service portal or the National Identity Application, or present identification card or citizen identification card, passport;

For military forces: Present a People's Public Security Identification Card, a People's Army Identification Card, or a confirmation letter from the head of the agency or unit working at battalion level, department or equivalent level and above (in cases where they have not yet been issued an identification card by the military force).[9] or equivalent (in cases where a military identification card has not yet been issued).

2. The vehicle owner is na foreigner

a) The vehicle owner is a member of diplomatic agencies, consular agencies, or international organization representative offices in Vietnam: Present a diplomatic identification card, official identification card, consular identification card, honorary consular identification card, general identification card (still valid) and submit an introduction letter from the State Protocol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs;

b) In cases where the vehicle owner is a foreigner residing and working in Vietnam (excluding those specified in point a of this Clause): Present a permanent residence card or temporary residence card (valid for residence in Vietnam for six months or more).

3. The vehicle owner is an organization

a) The vehicle owner is an organization (excluding those specified in point b of Clause 3 of this Article): Use an electronic identity account level 2 to complete vehicle registration procedures through the public service portal; in cases where the organization has not yet been issued an electronic identity account level 2, present a tax code notification or establishment decision.

In cases where the vehicle operates commercial transportation services with automobiles, there must be an additional copy of the automobile transportation business license issued by the Department of Transport, accompanied by the original for verification; in cases where the vehicle belongs to other organizations or individuals, there must be a lease agreement or a joint venture agreement or a service agreement.

In cases where the vehicle belongs to a military enterprise, there must be an Introduction Letter from the Motorcycles Bureau, Ministry of National Defense;

b) The vehicle owner is a diplomatic agency, consular agency, or international organization representative office in Vietnam: An introduction letter from the State Protocol Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Provincial Department of Foreign Affairs;

c) A person introduced by an agency or organization to handle procedures must submit the vehicle owner’s documents as prescribed and present personal identification documents according to Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article.

4. A person authorized to handle vehicle registration procedures, in addition to the vehicle owner’s documents as prescribed in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article, must also present personal identification documents and submit a notarized or certified power of attorney as prescribed.

Article 11. Certificate of Vehicle Origin

1. For imported vehicles

a) Electronic customs data received by the vehicle registration and management system from the public service portal or the database of the customs authority;

b) In cases where the vehicle does not have electronic customs data, the origin certificate is: The import vehicle origin declaration form (for vehicles imported under trade contracts), Temporary Import Vehicle Permit (for vehicles imported under the temporary import and re-export regime for entities entitled to diplomatic privileges and immunities under the law or under international treaties to which Vietnam is a party); Certificate of Technical Quality and Environmental Protection for Imported Special Purpose Vehicles or Notification of Exemption from Technical Quality and Environmental Protection Inspection for Imported Special Purpose Vehicles as prescribed.

2. For domestically produced and assembled vehicles

a) Electronic data of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release received by the vehicle registration and management system from the public service portal or the database of the inspection authority;

b) In cases where the vehicle does not have electronic data of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release, the vehicle origin certificate is the quality inspection certificate upon factory release as prescribed (paper version);

c) Vehicles produced and assembled by the People's Public Security Force: Certificate of Technical Quality and Environmental Protection for Domestic Production and Assembly of Motor Vehicles and Special Purpose Vehicles as prescribed.

3. For vehicles confiscated according to the law

a) The confiscation decision or the decision establishing the ownership of the people over confiscated vehicles according to the law or the record of the judgment content on confiscation (hereinafter referred to as the confiscation decision) is the original issued for each vehicle, which must include all basic characteristics of the vehicle: Brand, model number, type of vehicle, engine number, chassis number, cylinder capacity, year of manufacture (for vehicles subject to usage age limits). The vehicle must be intact, with the engine and frame of the same type;

b)[10] Sales invoice for state assets or sales invoice for national assets or sales invoice for confiscated assets or handover and receipt records of assets (in cases handled through transfer) as prescribed by the law.

Article 12. Legal Ownership Certification

Legal ownership certification is a document transferring vehicle ownership, including one of the following documents:

1. Electronic invoice data received by the vehicle registration and management system from the public service portal or the tax administration's database. In cases where the vehicle does not have electronic invoice data, a paper invoice or an invoice converted from an electronic invoice to a paper invoice according to the law must be provided.

2. Decision of the competent authority or document b) Within thirty days from the date of issuing the transfer of ownership documents, the owner named in the registration certificate must process cancellation; if the owner fails to process cancellation or hands over the registration certificate and license plate to the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership to process cancellation beyond the above period, before resolving, the authorized person will first carry out administrative violation handling procedures according to regulations; if the owner does not come to process cancellation, the authorized person will record the administrative violation against the owner and proceed with punishment according to the law, and the organization or individual receiving the transfer of ownership can sign the administrative violation record as a witness and sign related documents for the cancellation procedure;, financial evidence of the vehicle as prescribed by law.

3. For police agencies' vehicles for liquidation: Liquidation decision of the authorized level and invoice as prescribed.

4. For military agencies' vehicles for liquidation: Confirmation document that the vehicle has been removed from military equipment issued by the Motorcycles Department, Ministry of National Defense and invoice as prescribed.

Article 13. Financial Obligation Completion Certificate

Financial obligation completion certificate is a certificate of payment of the initial registration fee for vehicles (excluding specialized motorcycles), including one of the following certificates:

1. Electronic data of the initial registration fee payment for vehicles received by the vehicle registration and management system from the public service portal or the tax administration's database.

2. In cases where the vehicle does not have electronic data of the initial registration fee payment, a receipt of payment into the state budget or other initial registration fee payment certificate as prescribed must be provided; for vehicles exempted from the initial registration fee, a notification of the initial registration fee payment from the tax administration must be provided, which includes information on the exemption of the initial registration fee.

Article 14. Initial Vehicle Registration Procedures

1. Implementing online full-process service for the first-time registration of domestically produced and imported vehicles for Vietnamese citizens:

a) The vehicle owner shall comply with Clause 3 of Article 6 of this Circular, registering to use postal services[11] to receive the vehicle registration certificate, license plate number, and submit the application as prescribed to the vehicle registration authority.

b) The vehicle owner shall enter the license plate number on the public service portal or the National Identity Application as prescribed and receive notifications of the assigned license plate number and the amount of the registration fee via SMS or email or on the National Identity Application to pay through integrated payment services on the public service portal, National Identity Application.

After successfully paying the registration fee, the public service portal, National Identity Application will notify the vehicle owner of the successful payment;

c)[12] The registration officer shall accept the online full-process initial vehicle registration application from the public service portal, National Identity Application transferred to the vehicle registration and management system for verification and adjustment of registration data (no need to physically inspect the vehicle, scrape chassis and engine numbers, take photos of the vehicle as prescribed); print the vehicle registration form, registration certificate; present the leadership for approval and signature of the vehicle application, registration certificate, and related documents; stamp the vehicle application. Deliver the registration certificate and license plate (with identification stickers for auction-winning plates or clean energy, green energy, environmentally friendly plates as prescribed) to the vehicle owner through postal services or directly at the vehicle registration authority;

d) The vehicle owner must submit the documents as prescribed in Clause 3 of Article 6 of this Circular when receiving the registration certificate and license plate. If the vehicle owner fails to submit the documents or the information provided from scraping the chassis and engine numbers does not match the declared information, the vehicle owner must bring the vehicle to the vehicle registration authority for inspection and receive the registration result;

đ) The registration officer shall accept the documents as prescribed in Clause 3 of Article 6 of this Circular to check and compare with the data on the vehicle registration and management system, sign confirmation of the check and comparison on the scraped chassis and engine numbers of the vehicle to file in the vehicle registration application; scan the scraped chassis and engine numbers of the vehicle and upload to the vehicle registration and management system.

2. Implementing partial online service

a) The vehicle owner shall declare the vehicle registration form as prescribed in Article 9 of this Circular, receive the online registration application code, schedule for processing the application notified by the public service portal via SMS or email to proceed with the vehicle registration process; bring the vehicle to the vehicle registration authority for inspection, provide the registration application code and submit the documents as prescribed in Articles 10, 11, 12, and Article 13 of this Circular to the vehicle registration authority; register to use postal services[13] (if required) to receive the registration certificate and license plate;

b) After the registration officer checks the vehicle application and the actual vehicle and finds them compliant, the license plate will be issued according to the following provisions:

Issue a new license plate for cases where the vehicle owner has not yet been issued an identity license plate or already has an identity license plate but is registered for another vehicle.

Issue an identity license plate for cases where the vehicle owner's identity license plate was revoked from August 15, 2023.

In cases where the vehicle application and vehicle do not comply with regulations, complete the application according to the guidance of the registration officer on the application guidance form;

c) The vehicle owner receives the appointment notice for results, pays the registration fee, and receives the license plate (in cases where a new identity license plate is issued or if the vehicle owner requests to reuse the previously revoked identity license plate, provided that the registration authority has not destroyed it according to regulations).

d) The vehicle owner receives the results at the vehicle registration authority or through postal services[14].

3. Directly registering the vehicle at the vehicle registration authority

The vehicle owner shall declare the vehicle registration form as prescribed in Article 9 of this Circular, bring the vehicle to the vehicle registration authority for inspection and submit the documents as prescribed in Articles 10, 11, 12, and Article 13 of this Circular and follow the provisions at points b, c, d of Clause 2 of this Article.

Section 2. ISSUANCE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES

Article 15. Issuance of vehicle registration certificates and license plates in cases of change of vehicle owner (hereinafter referred to as transfer of vehicle ownership registration)

1. When transferring ownership of a vehicle, the vehicle owner must complete the procedure for revocation at the vehicle registration authority where the owner has its headquarters or residence as stipulated in Article 4 of this Circular.

2. Organizations or individuals receiving the transfer of ownership of a vehicle shall complete the procedure for transferring vehicle ownership registration at the vehicle registration authority as stipulated in Article 4 of this Circular.

Article 16. Documents for transferring vehicle ownership registration

1. Revocation documents

a) Vehicle registration certificate revocation declaration form and license plate;

b) Owner's documents as prescribed in Article 10 of this Circular;

c) Two copies of the engine number and chassis number imprint of the vehicle;

d) Copy of the document transferring ownership of the vehicle as prescribed;

đ) Vehicle registration certificate and license plate; in case the vehicle registration certificate or license plate is lost, the reason must be clearly stated in the vehicle registration certificate revocation declaration form and license plate.

During the waiting period for the revocation result, the owner may retain the license plate for use and must return it upon receipt of the revocation certificate; if the owner does not return the license plate, the vehicle registration authority will cancel the result and require the owner to reapply for the revocation procedure in accordance with the regulations on lost license plates.

2. Registration documents

a) Vehicle registration declaration form;

b) Owner's documents as prescribed;

c) Document transferring ownership of the vehicle as prescribed;

d) Document for vehicle stamp duty as prescribed;

đ) Certificate of revocation of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate.

Article 17. Procedure for transferring vehicle ownership registration

1. Revocation procedure

a) The vehicle owner declares the vehicle registration certificate revocation declaration form and license plate online through the public service portal, providing the registration file code, or declares the vehicle registration certificate revocation declaration form and license plate (according to model ĐKX11 issued together with this Circular) at the vehicle registration authority; submits the revocation documents as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 16 of this Circular and receives a notice of appointment to collect the revocation certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as prescribed;

b) After verifying that the vehicle registration documents are valid, the vehicle registration authority issues two copies of the revocation certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as prescribed, affixed with the imprint of the engine number and chassis number and stamped with the seal of the vehicle registration authority on the imprint of the engine number and chassis number (one copy returned to the owner, one copy retained in the vehicle file). For temporarily imported and re-exported vehicles of entities entitled to diplomatic privileges and immunities, three copies of the revocation certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate are issued (two copies returned to the owner to submit to the customs authority and the vehicle registration authority, one copy retained in the vehicle file).

If the owner requests, they can be issued a temporary vehicle registration certificate together with the revocation certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate without having to provide a separate temporary vehicle registration file.

2. Registration procedure

a) Organizations or individuals receiving the transfer of ownership of a vehicle declare the vehicle registration declaration form as prescribed in Article 9 of this Circular; bring the vehicle for inspection and submit the documents as stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 16 of this Circular;

b) After verifying that the vehicle registration documents and the actual vehicle are valid, the vehicle registration authority issues the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as prescribed in point b, Clause 2 of Article 14 of this Circular;

c) Receive the notice of appointment to collect the results, pay the registration fee, and receive the license plate (in cases where the license plate is issued according to point c, Clause 2 of Article 14 of this Circular); if the owner requests to collect the registration results through postal services, they should register with the postal service provider;[15];

d) Collect the vehicle registration certificate from the vehicle registration authority or from the postal service provider;[16].

In cases where the issued license plate is a three-digit or four-digit plate, it must be changed to a designated number plate as prescribed in this Circular.

Section 3. EXCHANGE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES

Article 18. Cases for exchanging vehicle registration certificates and license plates

1. The vehicle registration certificate or license plate is blurred or damaged.

2. Vehicles that have been modified; vehicles that have changed paint color.

3. Vehicles that have been registered with white background license plates with black letters and numbers and wish to change to yellow background license plates with black letters and numbers (vehicles operating commercial passenger transport by automobile) and vice versa.

4. Changes in information about the vehicle owner (owner's name, identification number) or the owner requests to exchange the vehicle registration certificate according to a new address.

5. Expiry of the validity period of the vehicle registration certificate.

6. Exchange old vehicle registration certificates and license plates for new ones in accordance with this Circular; owners who wish to exchange short license plates for long ones or vice versa.

Article 19. Documents for exchanging vehicle registration certificates and license plates

1. Vehicle registration application form.

2. Vehicle owner’s documents as stipulated in Article 10 of this Circular.

3. Vehicle registration certificate (in case of exchanging the vehicle registration certificate) or license plate (in case of exchanging the license plate).

4. Other documents:

a) For vehicles modified by changing the engine assembly or chassis assembly, additional documents such as origin certificates, tax payment receipts, ownership transfer documents for the engine or chassis assembly must be provided. If the engine or chassis assembly is not of the same type, an additional safety and environmental protection certificate for modified motor vehicles or special-purpose motorcycles must also be provided;

b) For vehicles modified by replacing the engine of a registered vehicle, a certificate of cancellation of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate of the vehicle with the replaced engine must be provided;

c) For vehicles modified by changing their type, an additional safety and environmental protection certificate for modified motor vehicles or special-purpose motorcycles must be provided;

d) In cases where the license plate with a yellow background and black letters and numbers is exchanged for a license plate with a white background and black letters and numbers, an additional document revoking the business operation permit or emblem must be provided;

đ) In cases where the owner requests to exchange the vehicle registration certificate due to a change in the office location or residence to a new address outside the jurisdiction of the issuing authority, an additional confirmation form for vehicle records (Form DKX14 issued together with this Circular) must be provided;

Article 20. Procedures for exchanging vehicle registration certificates and license plates

1. Implementing online public services partially or directly at the vehicle registration authority: The owner fills out the vehicle registration application form as stipulated in Article 9 of this Circular, submits the documents for exchanging the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as stipulated in Article 19 of this Circular, and pays the fees as prescribed. In cases of modified vehicles or those that have changed paint color, the owner must bring the vehicle for inspection.

2. After verifying that the vehicle documents are valid, the vehicle registration authority will process the exchange of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate according to regulations; the owner can collect the results from the vehicle registration authority or through postal services.[17];

In cases where the vehicle registration certificate and license plate remain unchanged, for vehicles already registered with three-digit or four-digit license plates, they will be exchanged for identification license plates as prescribed (the original vehicle registration certificate and three-digit or four-digit license plates will be withdrawn);

In cases where the license plate changes from a white background with black letters and numbers to a yellow background with black letters and numbers or vice versa, a new identification license plate will be issued (if there is no existing identification license plate) or the identification license plate will be reissued (if there is an existing identification license plate).

3. In cases where the vehicle registration certificate is exchanged due to the owner changing the office location or residence to a new address outside the jurisdiction of the issuing authority:

a) The owner submits the vehicle registration certificate and the application form for confirming the vehicle record (Form DKX13 issued together with this Circular) to the vehicle registration authority managing the vehicle record to obtain a confirmation form for the vehicle record;

b) The owner fills out the vehicle registration application form and submits the confirmation form for the vehicle record to the vehicle registration authority at the new address as stipulated in Article 4 of this Circular to exchange the vehicle registration certificate.

Section 4. ISSUANCE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES

Article 21. Procedures for Issuing Replacement Vehicle Registration Certificates and License Plates

1. The vehicle owner shall perform the entire online public service for the issuance of replacement vehicle registration certificates and license plates (except for vehicles registered with three-digit or four-digit license plates):

a) The vehicle owner shall fill out the vehicle registration application form in accordance with Article 9 of this Circular, and submit the stamped engine number and chassis number through postal services to the vehicle registration authority;[18] for the vehicle registration authority;

b) After verifying that the vehicle file is valid, the vehicle registration authority will notify the vehicle owner to pay the registration fee and postal service fee[19] on the public service portal to obtain the registration results as prescribed;

c) The vehicle owner shall receive the replacement vehicle registration certificate or license plate from the postal service in accordance with the regulations;[20].

2. The vehicle owner shall perform part of the online public service or directly handle the procedures at the vehicle registration authority:

a) The vehicle owner shall fill out the vehicle registration application form in accordance with Article 9 of this Circular, submit the file in accordance with Clause 1 and Clause 2 of Article 19 of this Circular, and pay the prescribed fees;

b) After verifying that the vehicle file is valid, the vehicle registration authority shall issue the replacement vehicle registration certificate and license plate as prescribed; the vehicle owner shall collect the registration results at the vehicle registration authority or from the postal service;[21].

3. In cases where the replacement vehicle registration certificate and license plate retain the original identification number; for vehicles registered with three-digit or four-digit license plates, they shall be issued new identification numbers in accordance with the regulations (the original vehicle registration certificate, three-digit or four-digit license plates shall be returned);

Section 5. TEMPORARY VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Article 22. Documents for Temporary Vehicle Registration

1. Vehicle registration application form.

2. Vehicle owner’s documents as stipulated in Article 10 of this Circular.

3. Certificate of origin of the vehicle, including one of the following documents:

a) Electronic data of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release or electronic data of the safety and environmental protection technical certification for imported vehicles or photocopies of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release or photocopies of the safety and environmental protection technical certification for imported vehicles (in cases where the vehicle is moved from the factory to the warehouse, port, or from the warehouse, port, factory, or dealership to the place of registration or to other dealerships, warehouses according to the provisions at Point a, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law);

b) Quality inspection certificate upon factory release for vehicles under research and development that require participation in road traffic according to the regulations (in cases where test vehicles under research and development that require participation in road traffic according to the regulations at Point c, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law);

c) Written permission from the competent authority to participate in traffic, accompanied by a list of vehicles and photocopies of the foreign vehicle registration certificate (in cases where vehicles registered abroad are allowed by the competent authority to enter Vietnam for transit, temporary importation, re-exportation for a limited period to attend conferences, exhibitions, sports events, tourism according to the regulations at Point b, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law);

d) A request for temporary vehicle registration, accompanied by a photocopy of the vehicle registration certificate and a list of vehicles (in cases where vehicles serve events organized by the Party and State according to the regulations at Point b, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law);

4. If the vehicle owner handles the procedures for returning the vehicle to its country of origin or transferring ownership of the vehicle and requests it, they may be issued a temporary vehicle registration certificate together with the return procedures without having to provide a separate temporary vehicle registration file (in cases where the vehicle handles the return procedures for re-exportation according to the regulations at Point b, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law);

Article 23. Temporary Vehicle Registration Procedures

1. Implement temporary vehicle registration through the entire online public service portal for cases stipulated at point a, Clause 5, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law (already having electronic data of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release or electronic data of the technical safety and environmental protection certification for imported vehicles on the public service portal):

a) The vehicle owner declares the vehicle registration form on the public service portal;

b) After reviewing the valid file, the vehicle registration authority notifies the vehicle owner to pay the prescribed fee; the vehicle owner receives the verification result and prints the temporary vehicle registration certificate on the public service portal.

2. Implement temporary vehicle registration through partial online public services or directly at the vehicle registration authority:

a) The vehicle owner declares the vehicle registration form in accordance with Article 9 of this Circular and submits the temporary vehicle registration documents as prescribed in Article 22 of this Circular; the vehicle owner can proceed with the procedures at the nearest vehicle registration authority;

b) After receiving and reviewing the valid file, the vehicle registration authority collects the fees and issues the temporary vehicle registration certificate and temporary license plate to the vehicle owner according to the regulations.

Article 24. Validity Period of the Temporary Vehicle Registration Certificate

1. In cases where the vehicle is processed for recovery for re-export or transfer of ownership and already has a quality and technical safety and environmental protection certificate, or a quality inspection certificate upon factory release for specialized motor vehicles, motorcycles to move from the factory to warehouses, ports, or from warehouses, ports, factories, dealerships to the registration location or to other dealerships, warehouses: The temporary vehicle registration certificate is valid for 15 days; it may be extended once, not exceeding 15 days.

2. In cases where vehicles serve events organized by the Party and State; vehicles registered abroad permitted by the competent authority including those with right-hand drive (reverse steering) entering Vietnam for transit, temporary importation, and re-export for a limited period to attend conferences, exhibitions, fairs, sports, tourism: The temporary vehicle registration certificate is issued according to the duration allowed by the competent authority to serve these activities.

3In cases where test-run vehicles belonging to research and development subjects require participation in road traffic: The temporary vehicle registration certificate is issued according to the duration proposed by the organization or entity owning the test-run vehicle, but not exceeding six months, and may be extended each time not exceeding six months if necessary.

4. When extending, the vehicle owner declares the temporary vehicle registration form on the public service portal or directly at the vehicle registration authority.

5. Vehicles registered temporarily are permitted to participate in traffic according to the duration, route, and scope of operation recorded in the temporary vehicle registration certificate.

Section 6. WITHDRAWAL OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE PLATES

Article 25. Documents for Withdrawing Vehicle Registration Certificates and License Plates

1. In cases of transferring vehicle ownership; transferring, exchanging, giving as a gift, inheriting vehicles associated with auctioned license plates; imported vehicles exempted from tax or temporarily imported by foreign organizations, individuals that are re-exported, transferred ownership, or destroyed; vehicles beyond their registration period in special economic zones, international border economic zones; vehicles dismantled to be registered for use by another vehicle as stipulated in points a, b, and c, Clause 6, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: The withdrawal documents are as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 16 of this Circular;

In cases of vehicles of diplomatic missions, consular offices, representative offices of international organizations in Vietnam, or foreign individuals who are members of such agencies and organizations: An additional Introduction Letter from the National Reception Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for diplomatic missions, representative offices of international organizations) or the Department of Foreign Affairs (for consular offices) must be provided.

2In cases of motor vehicles reaching the end of their service life, damaged and unusable; abandoned, lost vehicles and the vehicle owner requests the withdrawal of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as stipulated in point d and point đ, Clause 6, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: The withdrawal documents are as prescribed in points a, b, and đ, Clause 1, Article 16 of this Circular.

3. In cases where the issuance of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate does not comply with legal provisions; vehicles have been registered but fraudulent vehicle files are discovered or there is a conclusion by the competent authority regarding illegal alteration of chassis numbers and engine numbers as stipulated in point c and point e, Clause 6, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law: The vehicle registration authority issues a Decision to withdraw the vehicle registration certificate and license plate of the vehicle registration authority and recovers the vehicle registration certificate and license plate (no need for withdrawal documents).

Article 26. Procedures for Revoking Vehicle Registration Certificates and License Plates

1. Implementing the revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates through a full online public service for motor vehicles that have exceeded their usage period, are unusable due to damage, or have been abandoned, lost without trace, and the vehicle owner requests the revocation of the registration certificate and license plate.

a) The vehicle owner declares the application for revoking the vehicle registration certificate and license plate on the public service portal and submits the vehicle registration certificate and license plate to the registration authority via postal services.[22];

b) After receiving and checking the application to ensure its validity, the registration authority issues a revocation certificate for the vehicle registration certificate and license plate, signs it digitally, and returns the result to the vehicle owner through the public service portal.

2. Implementing the revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates through a partial online public service or directly at the registration authority.

a) The vehicle owner declares the application for revoking the vehicle registration certificate and license plate on the public service portal or directly at the registration authority, submits the revocation application according to Article 25 of this Circular, and receives a notification slip for the result according to regulations.

b) After receiving and checking the application to ensure its validity, the registration authority issues two copies of the revocation certificate for the vehicle registration certificate and license plate as prescribed (one copy returned to the vehicle owner; one copy kept in the vehicle file). For temporarily imported and re-exported vehicles of individuals entitled to diplomatic privileges and immunities, three copies of the revocation certificate for the vehicle registration certificate and license plate are issued (two copies returned to the vehicle owner to submit to customs authorities and the registration authority, one copy kept in the vehicle file).

In cases where revocation is carried out according to point a and point b, Clause 6, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, the revocation certificate for the vehicle registration certificate and license plate must be affixed with a copy of the engine number and frame number, and stamped with the overlapping seal of the registration authority on the copy of the engine number and frame number.

Article 27. Responsibilities of Public Security Units and Localities in Revoking Vehicle Registration Certificates and License Plates

1. Responsibilities of the Registration Authority

a) Based on the list of motor vehicles that have exceeded their usage period, abandoned vehicles, and vehicles not permitted to operate provided by the inspection agency or competent state agencies, the registration authority must review and notify organizations and individuals owning such vehicles to proceed with the revocation procedures. Within thirty days from the date of notification, if the vehicle owner does not carry out the revocation procedures, the authorized person shall implement administrative violation penalty procedures according to regulations.

b) Updating information declared by the vehicle owner on the electronic information page of the Traffic Police Department or the public service portal regarding vehicles that have exceeded their usage period, abandoned vehicles, and unusable damaged vehicles requiring revocation procedures according to this Circular.

c) Notifying the list of vehicles that have exceeded their usage period, abandoned vehicles, vehicles not permitted to operate, and stolen vehicles according to the law to public security units and localities responsible for traffic safety and order to detect and handle according to the law, and notifying the vehicle owner through email addresses or phone messages or the public service portal.

d) Vehicles registered and issued license plates not in accordance with the law; vehicles registered but discovered with fake vehicle files or conclusions by competent authorities about illegal changes to the frame number or engine number, the registration authority must inform the vehicle owner and proceed to issue a decision to revoke the vehicle registration certificate and license plate. For vehicle files concluded by competent authorities as fake or frame numbers or engine numbers illegally cut, welded, erased, modified, or sealed, they must be transferred to the investigation agency for clarification and handling according to the law.

2. Responsibilities of Public Security Units and Localities and Functional Forces Responsible for Ensuring Traffic Safety and Order

a) Through traffic safety and social order enforcement, discovering vehicles falling under the categories specified in Clauses 2 and 3 of Article 25 of this Circular, proceeding to prepare records, handle according to the law, and notify in writing the registration authority of such vehicles to monitor them.

b)[23] Based on the list of motor vehicles that have exceeded their usage period, abandoned vehicles, and vehicles not permitted to operate according to the law provided by the registration authority, the commune-level police must notify the vehicle owner or the current user of the vehicle with a place of residence within the area, proceed to revoke the vehicle registration certificate and license plate, and issue a revocation certificate (paper or electronic version). If the commune-level police has not been assigned vehicle registration authority, they must proceed to revoke and hand over the vehicle registration certificate and license plate to the assigned registration authority unit within the management cluster to carry out revocation on the vehicle registration and management system according to regulations.

c) In cases where vehicles involved in traffic accidents are destroyed and unusable, the authority handling the accident temporarily retains the vehicle registration certificate and license plate and notifies in writing the registration authority to carry out revocation procedures according to regulations.

Section 7. REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE PLATES FOR AUCTIONED VEHICLES

Article 28. Documents for Registration and Issuance of License Plates for Auctioned Vehicles

1. For vehicles not yet registered

a) Vehicle registration documents as prescribed in Article 8 of this Circular;

b) Decision confirming the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps, still within its validity period; if it has expired, an additional decision extending the registration period for the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps must be provided.

2. For vehicles already registered under the ownership of organizations or individuals who won the auction

a) Vehicle registration declaration form;

b) Certificate of vehicle registration and license plate;

c) Decision confirming the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps, still within its validity period; if it has expired, an additional decision extending the registration period for the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps must be provided;

d) Certificate from the registration authority managing the vehicle file (in cases where the registration and issuance authority for the auctioned license plate differs from the authority currently managing the vehicle file).

3. For vehicles receiving ownership transfer from other organizations or individuals

a) Vehicle registration declaration form;

b) Ownership transfer documentation;

c) Documentation for payment of initial registration tax;

d) Certificate of revocation of vehicle registration certificate and license plate;

đ) Decision confirming the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps, still within its validity period; if it has expired, an additional decision extending the registration period for the license plate number of the auctioned vehicle issued by the Traffic Police Corps must be provided.

Article 29. Procedures for Vehicle Registration

1. Organizations and individuals shall carry out registration and issuance of license plates for auctioned vehicles as follows:

a) Fill out the vehicle registration application form as prescribed in Article 9 of this Circular;

b) Bring the vehicle to the registration authority as prescribed in Article 4 of this Circular for inspection (except in cases of initial registration through the full online public service portal); provide the online registration file code and submit the vehicle file as prescribed in Article 28 of this Circular;

c) After the registration officer verifies that the vehicle file and actual vehicle meet the requirements, the registration authority will issue the license plate for the auctioned vehicle; receive the appointment letter for the registration result and pay the registration fee as prescribed;

d) Collect the registration results at the registration authority or via postal services[24];

đ) In cases of initial registration and issuance of license plates for auctioned vehicles through the full online public service portal or National Identity Application: Follow the provisions set forth in Article 14 of this Circular.

2. Transfer of vehicle ownership without accompanying the license plate of the auctioned vehicle

a) The vehicle owner submits the file and completes the revocation procedures as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 16 and Clause 1, Article 17 of this Circular;

b) The organization or individual receiving the transfer of vehicle ownership submits the file and completes the procedures for transferring the vehicle registration as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 16 and Clause 2, Article 17 of this Circular.

3. Transfer of vehicle ownership with the accompanying license plate of the auctioned vehicle

a) The vehicle owner submits the file and completes the revocation procedures as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 16 and Clause 1, Article 17 of this Circular (the ownership transfer documentation must clearly indicate the transfer of ownership along with the auctioned license plate); there is no need to submit the auctioned license plate;

b) The organization or individual receiving the transfer of vehicle ownership submits the file and completes the procedures for transferring the vehicle registration as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 16 and Clause 2, Article 17 of this Circular (the ownership transfer documentation must clearly indicate the transfer of ownership along with the auctioned license plate) and retains the original auctioned license plate.

Article 30. Management of license plates won through auction after vehicle registration

1. When the vehicle owner processes the registration for a new license plate won through auction (the first-time registration license plate) for a vehicle that has already been registered with a license plate won through auction, the old license plate won through auction will be kept by the vehicle registration authority and issued when the owner registers another vehicle (without a license plate) owned by them.

2. When the vehicle owner processes the cancellation of registration and the license plate won through auction (except in cases where the ownership rights of the vehicle along with the license plate won through auction are transferred), the license plate won through auction will be kept by the vehicle registration authority and issued when the owner registers another vehicle (without a license plate) owned by them.

3. During the usage period, if the vehicle registration certificate or license plate is damaged, lost; the vehicle undergoes modification; the paint color is changed, or there is a need to change the vehicle registration certificate due to a change in address, the owner must process the procedures for changing or reissuing according to regulations.

Section 8. GUIDANCE FOR RESOLVING CERTAIN SPECIFIC CASES

Article 31. Cases related to the engine number and chassis number of vehicles

1. Cases of re-engraving the engine number and chassis number for vehicle registration

a) For imported vehicles without an engine number or chassis number, the vehicle registration authority shall re-engrave the engine number or chassis number based on the number of the license plate. In case the actual inspection of the vehicle finds the engine number or chassis number, the customs authority should be requested to confirm (for vehicles not yet registered) or confirmation from the manufacturer authenticated by consular legalization (for registered vehicles);

b) For imported, manufactured, or assembled vehicles with the engine number or chassis number on the Etekét, VIN number, or marked by paint or pin (lade), the vehicle registration authority shall re-engrave the engine number or chassis number based on the number recorded in the origin certificate; in cases where the vehicle only has a VIN number but no engine or chassis number, the vehicle registration authority shall re-engrave the chassis number based on the VIN number and re-engrave the engine number based on the license plate number;

c) For vehicles with the engine number or chassis number engraved incorrectly, overlapping numbers, with a conclusion from the appraisal that the engine number or chassis number is original and a confirmation document from the manufacturer (for imported vehicles, this confirmation document from the foreign manufacturer must be legalized by consular authentication), the registration and re-engraving of the engine number or chassis number based on the number recorded in the origin certificate shall be processed;

d) In cases where the engine block or chassis frame is replaced without a number, the engine number or chassis number shall be re-engraved based on the license plate number;

đ) For vehicles that have been registered but during use, the engine number or chassis number becomes corroded, blurred, rusted, or partially lost, and the appraisal agency concludes that the engine number or chassis number is original, then the numbers shall be re-engraved based on the number recorded in the origin certificate;

2. Handling the re-engraving of the engine number and chassis number of vehicles confiscated and added to the state treasury

For confiscated vehicles with the engine number or chassis number cut, welded, erased, scratched, or unidentifiable original numbers, if they meet the conditions for registration to participate in traffic, before confiscation, the leading authority handling the matter shall request the local Traffic Police Department to cooperate and organize the re-engraving of the engine number or chassis number, following the principle: Local registration code series; the last two digits of the year of the temporary detention record, administrative violation vehicle, professional qualification certificate, and the number of the record.

The re-engraved engine number or chassis number must be recorded in the confiscation decision or confiscation record attached with the re-engraving decision (with the re-engraved engine number or chassis number affixed).

3. In all cases, the re-engraving of the engine number and chassis number as stipulated in Clause 1 and Clause 2 of this Article must be carried out by the vehicle registration authority.

4. Vehicles with the engine number or chassis number cut, welded, erased, scratched, illegally re-engraved; the confiscation decision or confiscation record does not identify the engine number or chassis number, then vehicle registration shall not be processed.

Article 32. Registration of Vehicle Name Change for Vehicles That Have Transferred Ownership to Multiple Organizations and Individuals

1. The organization or individual currently using the vehicle shall go to the vehicle registration authority managing the vehicle's file to complete the procedure for recovery.

Subsequently, they shall go to the vehicle registration authority where the organization or individual currently using the vehicle has its headquarters or residence as stipulated in Article 4 of this Circular to complete the name change registration procedure.

2. Recovery File: Implement the file according to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 16 of this Circular.

3. Recovery Procedure

a) In cases where the organization or individual currently using the vehicle has the ownership transfer document of the original owner and the ownership transfer document of the final seller: Within two working days from the date when the vehicle registration authority receives the complete recovery file, the authorized person shall issue an administrative violation record against the original owner and proceed with punishment according to the law, the organization or individual currently using the vehicle shall sign the administrative violation record as a witness and sign on related documents concerning the recovery procedure; subsequently, the recovery certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate will be issued according to regulations.

b) In cases where the organization or individual currently using the vehicle does not have the ownership transfer document of the original owner and the ownership transfer document of the final seller: After receiving the complete recovery file, the authorized person shall issue an administrative violation record against the original owner and proceed with punishment according to the law, the organization or individual currently using the vehicle shall sign the administrative violation record as a witness and sign on related documents concerning the recovery procedure, the vehicle registration authority shall issue a temporary permit allowing the use of the vehicle for thirty days.

Within two working days, the vehicle registration authority must notify the original owner, publicly post at the office premises, search and verify lost vehicle records and registration data. If there is no dispute or complaint within thirty days, the authorized person shall proceed with the administrative violation punishment according to regulations; subsequently, the recovery certificate of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate will be issued according to regulations.

4. Name Change Registration File and Procedures: Implement according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 16 and Clause 2, Article 17 of this Circular.

5. Responsibilities of Units Managing Lost Vehicle Databases and Evidence Vehicles

Within seven working days from the date of receipt of the verification request document from the vehicle registration authority, the unit managing the lost vehicle database and evidence vehicles shall respond in writing to the vehicle registration authority.

Article 33. Resolution of Certain Cases When Registering and Issuing License Plates

1. Regarding Invoices

a) For vehicles newly issuing vehicle registration certificates and license plates that have been sold through multiple organizations and enterprises: Invoice of the final selling organization or enterprise;

b) For vehicles of enterprises and business establishments: Value-added tax invoice, sales invoice according to the law; in case of purchasing a liquidation vehicle from a state agency: State asset sale invoice or public asset sale invoice; in case of vehicles confiscated according to the law: Confiscated asset sale invoice, according to the law or state asset sale invoice or public asset sale invoice (original or certified copy); vehicles sold by financial institutions through auction: Invoice according to regulations or electronic data of the above invoices;

c) Organizations or individuals contributing capital to enterprises with contribution documents being minutes of contributions or minutes of asset delivery; when withdrawing capital from the enterprise, they must have minutes of vehicle return, minutes of asset delivery, and invoice according to the law (in cases where there is an invoice when contributing capital to the enterprise).

2. Regarding Vehicle Modification

a) In cases where imported used vehicles are modified before registration, the initial vehicle registration file as stipulated in Article 8 of this Circular and the certificate of technical safety and environmental protection for modified motor vehicles and special-purpose vehicles according to regulations;

b) Not to process registration for other types of modified vehicles converted into passenger-carrying vehicles (except security vehicles) or specialized vehicles changing functions and purposes before five years and refrigerated vehicles changing before three years (from the import date);

c) Not to use engine assemblies from vehicles beyond their service life, scrapped vehicles, vehicles not allowed to circulate according to the law, tax-exempt vehicles, temporarily imported and re-exported vehicles of diplomatic agencies, consular agencies, or international organization representative offices enjoying privileges and immunities or consular privileges to replace other vehicles;

d) Throughout the usage period, each vehicle can only change one of the two assemblies: engine or chassis (cannot change both engine and chassis simultaneously).

3. Trailers, Semi-trailers: Origin certificate is the quality and technical safety and environmental protection certificate for imported vehicles (used for license plate registration).4. Vehicles belonging to surplus goods processing stored in

port, warehouse, yard areas under customs operation according to the law, the vehicle file as stipulated in Articles 9 and 10 of this Circular, accompanied by: a) State asset sale invoice or public asset sale invoice

(one original); b) Auctioned property purchase and sale contract (one original);

c) Warehouse release form of the unit responsible for storing and preserving goods (one original);

For vehicles prohibited from importation according to government regulations, a confiscation decision must also be provided

as stipulated in Point a, Clause 3, Article 11 of this Circular. 5. Vehicles requiring additional import tax payment, the file as stipulated in Article 8 of this Circular, accompanied by:

a) Import tax collection decision of the competent customs authority;

b) Payment receipt for import tax deposited into the state budget.

6. National reserve vehicles, the file as stipulated in Articles 9, 10, 11, and Article 13 of this Circular, accompanied by the national reserve goods sale decision of the head of the ministry or sector managing national reserves, if multiple vehicles share one sale decision, each vehicle must have one copy (certified copy by the ministry or sector managing national reserves);

In cases where there is no import vehicle origin certificate, a confirmation letter from the customs authority (one original per vehicle) specifying the vehicle characteristics: Type, brand, model number, engine number, chassis number, cylinder capacity, year of manufacture must be provided.

In case there is no original vehicle import certificate, a confirmation document from the customs authority (one original copy per vehicle) specifying the vehicle characteristics: type, brand, model number, engine number, chassis number, cylinder capacity, year of manufacture must be provided.

7. Vehicles with a decision to sell for enforcement of judgments or recovery of debts

a) Vehicles with valid original records, documents proving the lawful ownership of the vehicle by the person whose property is being processed shall be registered. In cases where the origin of the vehicle is unclear or there are no documents proving the lawful ownership of the vehicle by the person whose property is being processed, the registration of the vehicle will not be accepted and the owner must be directed to the place that issued the auction sale decision for resolution;

b) Vehicles sold by enforcement agencies pursuant to a decision to sell for enforcement of judgments shall have the following registration documents: A copy of the court's decision or a record of the judgment or enforcement decision of the competent civil enforcement agency, payment receipts or asset transfer minutes.

If the vehicle has not been registered, the registration documents shall be supplemented according to the provisions of Article 8 of this Circular.

If the vehicle has already been registered, the buyer shall recover the vehicle registration certificate and license plate according to the provisions of Article 16 of this Circular (if the registration certificate is no longer available, a confirmation letter from the enforcement agency must be provided) and submit additional registration documents including: Vehicle registration application form, owner's documents as stipulated in Article 10 of this Circular, proof of payment of stamp duty on the vehicle, certificate of recovery of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate;

c) Vehicles pledged by financial institutions for debt recovery shall have the following registration documents: A copy of the pledge agreement or credit agreement or guarantee agreement for loan application combined with credit agreement (signed by the financial institution); invoices as prescribed by law.

If the vehicle has not been registered, the registration documents shall be supplemented according to the provisions of Article 8 of this Circular.

If the vehicle has already been registered, the buyer shall recover the vehicle registration certificate and license plate according to the provisions of Article 16 of this Circular (if the registration certificate is no longer available, a confirmation letter from the financial institution must be provided) and submit additional registration documents including: Vehicle registration application form, owner's documents as stipulated in Article 10 of this Circular, proof of payment of stamp duty on the vehicle, certificate of recovery of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate;

d) Vehicles with a decision to seize and auction by authorized agencies to ensure the execution of notifications of overdue payments under laws in the Customs domain shall have the documents as prescribed in Article 8 of this Circular, accompanied by: A copy of the decision to seize assets for auction, asset auction minutes by the authorized agency; invoices as prescribed by law.

8. Foreign leased special purpose vehicles

a) Documents as prescribed in Article 8 of this Circular;

b) Lease contract.

9. Registered vehicles of foreign aid projects when they expire and are handed over to Vietnam, the vehicle transfer registration procedures shall comply with the provisions of Article 16 of this Circular, accompanied by:

a) Decision establishing the ownership of the vehicle for all people (for central agencies, it is a document from the head of the Ministry, for local agencies, it is a document from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee) and minutes of the handover of assets from the donor;

b) In cases where aid project vehicles expire and need to be sold, a decision on asset disposal by the competent authority is required.

10. Registered vehicles of a project transferred to another project for continued use, the vehicle transfer registration procedures shall comply with the provisions of Article 16 of this Circular, accompanied by:

a) Transfer document of the foreign project owner;

b) Confirmation letter of aid goods from the competent state authority.

11. Registered vehicles now subject to a decision by the competent authority to recover from terminated projects and other state assets, the vehicle transfer registration procedures shall comply with the provisions of Article 16 of this Circular, accompanied by:

a) Decision on asset disposal by the competent authority;

b) Invoice for the sale of state assets or invoice for the sale of public assets issued by the competent state authority in case of disposal through sale or liquidation; minutes of asset handover and receipt in case of disposal through reallocation.

12. Registered vehicles of enterprises that have been dissolved and are now liquidating assets, the buyer shall register the vehicle transfer according to the provisions of Articles 16 and 17 of this Circular, accompanied by:

a) Vehicle registration certificate;

b) Dissolution decision by the competent authority or a copy of the decision to revoke the business registration certificate.

13. Vehicles that have been registered as collateral when processing vehicle transfer registration, change, or reissue of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate, must have a confirmation document of release of collateral from the competent authority (paper or electronic document).

14. Registration of vehicles with origins confiscated according to the law

a) For registered vehicles that have been confiscated, when registering, there is no need to process the recovery procedure, but after completing the registration of the confiscated vehicle, the registration agency shall notify the management agency to cancel the file;

b) If the confiscation decision does not specify the characteristics of the vehicle, there must be a confiscation record signed by the authorized confiscator, which must include all characteristics of the vehicle as stipulated in point a, Clause 3, Article 11 of this Circular;

c) If the confiscation decision or confiscation record does not fully specify the characteristics of the vehicle; if the vehicle is not complete, or the engine and chassis are not of the same type, the registration of the vehicle will not be processed.

15. Transfer registration and relocation of vehicles of the military and military enterprises

a) Military vehicles and military enterprise vehicles registered at the police agency, now relocating to register at the Directorate of Vehicles-Machines, Ministry of National Defense, shall follow the recovery procedures as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 16 of this Circular and a letter of introduction for transferring the vehicle to register at the Directorate of Vehicles-Machines, Ministry of National Defense; after completing the procedures, the owner shall be issued a certificate of recovery of the vehicle registration certificate and license plate and the original file;

b) Military vehicles and military enterprise vehicles registered at military agencies now being transferred to civilian use, shall follow the vehicle registration procedures as stipulated in Article 8 of this Circular, accompanied by: Vehicle registration certificate and vehicle file registered by the military agency.

c) For vehicles of organizations and individuals registered with the police agency, now transferring ownership to military units or military enterprises and moving for registration at the Directorate of Motor Vehicles under the Ministry of National Defense, the file shall be recovered according to the provisions of Clause 1, Article 16 of this Circular, and an introduction letter for vehicle transfer to register at the Directorate of Motor Vehicles under the Ministry of National Defense shall be issued; after completing the procedures, the vehicle owner will be issued a certificate of recovery of the vehicle registration certificate, license plate number, and original file.

d) For vehicles of military enterprises registered with the police agency, now transferring ownership and continuing to register with the police agency, the procedures for transferring vehicle ownership shall be carried out according to the provisions of Articles 16 and 17 of this Circular.

16. Temporarily imported vehicles, project vehicles not yet expired, transferred in Vietnam

a) The vehicle owner shall handle the recovery procedures at the vehicle registration agency according to the provisions of Article 26 of this Circular; then proceed to the customs agency to handle the transfer procedures, pay taxes as prescribed, and return the transfer file, proof of payment of the initial registration fee to the vehicle registration agency to handle the procedures for transferring vehicle ownership according to the regulations.

b) In cases where the customs agency collects additional tax or the competent authority of the Ministry of Finance replies in writing that there is no need to collect additional tax, the vehicle can be registered for transfer of ownership, and such document shall be kept in the vehicle file.

17. Imported vehicles exempted from tax that have been used in Vietnam and whose import tax value is 0% according to the law; vehicles are movable assets of Vietnamese citizens residing abroad who have been settled for permanent residence in Vietnam and arrived at a Vietnamese port before April 1, 2014 shall be registered for transfer of ownership according to the provisions of this Circular.

If those Vietnamese citizens' vehicles arrived at a Vietnamese port on or after April 1, 2014, they must first register the vehicle before it can be transferred; when transferring the vehicle, they must have proof of additional tax collection according to the regulations to be able to register for transfer of ownership according to this Circular.

18. Vehicles not registered but lost all vehicle documents or partially lost vehicle documents (ownership transfer documents, proof of payment of the initial registration fee, vehicle origin certificates): Vehicle registration officers shall guide the vehicle owner to contact the agencies that issued these documents to request issuance of copies. For manufactured or assembled vehicles, the manufacturing or assembly facility must issue a copy of the quality inspection certificate upon factory release (paper version for cases without electronic data).

19. Vehicle registration for financial leasing organizations: In cases where financial leasing organizations submit a written request to inspect the vehicle at the lessee's address, the vehicle registration agency where the lessor has its headquarters shall consider and within three working days authorize the vehicle registration agency where the lessee has its headquarters or place of residence to conduct an actual vehicle inspection and sign, stamp confirmation on the chassis and engine number verification sheet in the vehicle registration application form.

Chapter III

ANNEXES, FORMS, VALIDITY PERIOD OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES, DETERMINATION OF YEAR OF MANUFACTURE OF VEHICLES AND LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS

 

Article 34. Annexes and forms used in vehicle registration

1. Announced together with this Circular are the following annexes:

a) Annex No. 01: Agencies and units registering passenger cars, motorcycles, and special-purpose vehicles at the Traffic Police Corps;

b) Annex No. 02: License plate symbols for passenger cars, motorcycles, and special-purpose vehicles domestically;

c) Annex No. 03: License plate symbols for passenger cars, motorcycles, and special-purpose vehicles of foreign organizations and individuals;

d) Annex No. 04: Specifications of license plates, letters, and numbers on license plates for passenger cars, motorcycles, trailers, semi-trailers, and special-purpose vehicles of domestic and foreign organizations and individuals.

2. Announced together with this Circular are the following forms:

a) Certificate of motorcycle and motorbike registration (Form DKX01/79);

b) Certificate of passenger car registration (Form DKX02/79);

c) Certificate of trailer and semi-trailer registration (Form DKX03/79);

d) Temporary vehicle registration certificate (electronic version) (Form DKX04);

đ) Temporary vehicle registration certificate (Form DKX05/79);

e) Certificate of special-purpose vehicle registration (Form DKX06/79);

g) Certificate of recovery of vehicle registration certificate and license plate (Form DKX07/79);

h) Decision on recovery of vehicle registration certificate and license plate (Form DKX08/79);

i) Decision on engine and frame number stamping (Form DKX09/79);

k) Vehicle registration application form (Form DKX10/79);

l) Vehicle registration certificate recovery application form (Form DKX11);

m) Guidance form for file preparation (Form DKX12);

n) Request form for file confirmation (Form DKX13);

p) Confirmation form for vehicle file (Form DKX14);

q) Recognition label for auctioned license plates (Form DKX15);

r) Recognition label for clean energy, green energy, and environmentally friendly license plates (Form DKX16).

3.[25] Forms specified in points a, b, c, đ, e, q, and r of Clause 2 of this Article shall be printed with security features at the Directorate of Industrial Security. The Traffic Police Corps shall be responsible for printing according to the requests of local public security agencies. Based on the actual needs of village-level public security agencies and units, traffic police departments shall send a written notice to the Traffic Police Corps, simultaneously sending it to the form production unit for printing and settlement according to regulations.

4. Forms specified in points d, g, h, and p of Clause 2 of this Article shall be printed from the vehicle registration and management system.

5. Forms specified in points i, k, l, m, and n of Clause 2 of this Article shall be printed from the public service portal or the vehicle registration and management system or self-printed.

6. When printing, the content of the forms shall not be changed.

7. Local public security agencies using the forms specified in Clause 3 of this Article shall maintain a record and manage them according to regulations.

Article 35. Duration of Vehicle Registration Certificate Usage

1. The vehicle registration certificate for trucks, passenger cars, and converted vehicles shall be recorded according to the usage period as prescribed by law.

2. The vehicle registration certificate for automobiles and motorcycles of foreign individuals who are members of diplomatic missions, consular offices, or international organization representative offices shall be recorded according to the validity period on their diplomatic identification cards, service identification cards, consular identification cards, honorary consular identification cards, or general identification cards; for foreign individuals residing and working in Vietnam, it shall be recorded according to the validity period on their permanent residence cards or temporary residence cards.

3. The vehicle registration certificate for automobiles and motorcycles of diplomatic missions, consular offices, and representative offices of organizations shall have an initial validity period of five years and can be extended for three years each time.

Article 36. Determination of the Year of Manufacture of Vehicles

1. The year of manufacture of a vehicle is determined through electronic data shared by the inspection agency with the vehicle registration and management system.

In cases where imported vehicles do not have electronic data, the vehicle owner must present a quality certification or notification of exemption from safety and environmental technical inspection to determine the year of manufacture.

2. For other cases, the year of manufacture is determined based on the tenth character of the vehicle frame number according to current standards.

Article 37. Provisions on Vehicle License Plates

1. Vehicle license plates shall comply with the National Technical Regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Security. For temporary vehicle registration plates specified in Appendix No. 02 attached hereto, they shall be printed on paper.

2. The symbols, serial numbers, and dimensions of letters and numbers on various types of vehicle registration plates shall be implemented according to the provisions in Appendices No. 02, 03, and 04 attached hereto.

3. Passenger cars and special-purpose motorcycles shall be equipped with two license plates, one short-sized plate: height 165 mm, length 330 mm; one long-sized plate: height 110 mm, length 520 mm.

a) Arrangement of letters and numbers on domestic organization, individual automobile license plates: The first two digits are the registration location code, followed by the registration serial number (letter); the second group of numbers is the registration sequence number consisting of five natural numbers from 000.01 to 999.99;

b) Arrangement of letters and numbers on foreign organization, individual automobile license plates: The first two digits are the registration location code, followed by the second group which is the country name code consisting of three natural numbers and the third group is the serial number indicating the foreign organization, individual, and the fourth group is the registration sequence number consisting of two natural numbers from 01 to 99;

c) Trailer and semi-trailer license plates consist of one plate mounted at the rear of the vehicle, size: height 165 mm, length 330 mm; the arrangement of letters and numbers on the license plate is similar to domestic automobile license plates.

4. Motorcycles shall be issued one license plate mounted at the rear of the vehicle, size: height 140 mm, length 190 mm.

a) Arrangement of letters and numbers on domestic organization, individual motorcycle license plates: The first group of numbers is the registration location code and registration serial number. The second group of numbers is the registration sequence number consisting of five natural numbers from 000.01 to 999.99.

b) Arrangement of letters and numbers on foreign organization, individual motorcycle license plates: The first group is the registration location code, the second group is the country name code of the vehicle owner, the third group is the registration serial number, and the fourth group is the registration sequence number consisting of three natural numbers from 001 to 999.

5. Color and serial number of domestic organization, individual vehicle license plates:

a) Automobile license plates with blue background, white letters and numbers, serial numbers using one of the following eleven letters in sequence: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, issued to Party agencies; Office of the President; Office of the National Assembly and National Assembly agencies; Office of Delegations of the National Assembly, People's Councils at all levels; Central Steering Committees; People's Public Security, People's Courts, People's Procuratorates; Ministries, agencies equivalent to ministries, government agencies; National Traffic Safety Committee; People's Committees at all levels and specialized agencies under provincial and district People's Committees; political-social organizations (including the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, Communist Youth Union Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Women's Union, Vietnam Veterans Association, Vietnam Farmers' Union); Project Management Units with state management functions; public service units, except training and examination centers for drivers;

b) Motorcycle license plates with blue background, white letters and numbers, serial numbers using one of the following eleven letters in sequence: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M combined with one natural number from 1 to 9, issued to entities specified in point a of this clause;

c) Automobile license plates with white background, black letters and numbers, serial numbers using one of the following twenty letters in sequence: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z, issued to domestic organizations and individuals not falling within the scope specified in point a of this clause;

d) Motorcycle license plates with white background, black letters and numbers, serial numbers using one of the following twenty letters in sequence: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z combined with one of the following twenty letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z, issued to domestic organizations and individuals not falling within the scope specified in point b of this clause;

đ) Automobile license plates with yellow background, black letters and numbers, issued to vehicles engaged in commercial transportation by automobile, using one of the following twenty letters in sequence: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, P, S, T, U, V, X, Y, Z;

e) Some cases have specific serial numbers, including:

Serial number "CD" for special-purpose motorcycles;

Serial number "RM" for trailers and semi-trailers;

Serial number "HC" for automobiles with limited operating range, four-wheeled passenger vehicles with engines, four-wheeled cargo vehicles with engines;

Serial number "KT" for vehicles of military enterprises registered upon request by the Department of Motor Vehicles, Ministry of National Defense;

Vehicles with a structure similar to a certain type of vehicle shall be issued license plates of that type;

License plates with specific serial numbers issued to certain entities shall have corresponding colors as stipulated in points a, c, d of Clause 5 of this Article.

The license plate number won by auction shall be affixed with a recognition label with a red background and yellow color, and blue characters (as per Appendix No. 04 issued together with this Circular);

License plates for vehicles using clean energy, green energy, and environmentally friendly vehicles shall be affixed with a recognition label in green (as per Appendix No. 04 issued together with this Circular).

6. Color and symbols of license plates for vehicles of agencies, organizations, and foreign individuals

a) White background license plates with red letters, black numbers, and the "NG" symbol in red shall be issued to vehicles of diplomatic missions, consular offices, and foreign nationals holding diplomatic identification cards from those entities. Notably, the license plates of Ambassadors and Consuls General will have registration number 01 and a red stripe across the middle of the group of numbers indicating nationality and registration order (license plate 01 will be reissued when registering a new vehicle);

b) White background license plates with red letters, black numbers, and the "QT" symbol in red shall be issued to vehicles of international organization representative offices and foreign nationals holding diplomatic identification cards from those organizations. Notably, the license plates of heads of United Nations organization representative offices will have an additional red stripe across the middle of the digits indicating nationality and registration order;

c) White background license plates with black letters and numbers and the "CV" symbol shall be issued to administrative technical staff holding service identification cards from diplomatic missions, consular offices, and international organizations;

d) White background license plates with black letters and numbers and the "NN" symbol shall be issued to vehicles of organizations, representative offices, and foreign individuals, except for the subjects specified in points a, b, and c of this clause;

7. The issuance of license plate symbols for localities must be carried out sequentially from low to high, and all 20 series (regardless of vehicle type) of a license plate symbol must be exhausted before switching to a new symbol;

8. For motor vehicles (except passenger cars), the vehicle owner must mark or affix the license plate number on the rear panel and both sides of the vehicle; write the name of the agency, unit, and cargo weight, self-weight on both side doors of the vehicle (except for personal vehicles);

9. License plates must be produced at enterprises and production bases of license plates under the Ministry of Public Security. The production and supply of license plates shall be carried out according to the requirements of the vehicle registration authority. Initial sample products (size, quality, security) must be inspected and accepted by the Traffic Police Corps before being allowed to produce and supply license plates to the vehicle registration authority; during the production and supply of license plates, enterprises and production bases of license plates must maintain statistics, update data, and connect and share this data with the vehicle registration and management system;

Chapter IV

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS [26]

Article 38. Effective Date

1. This Circular shall take effect from January 1, 2025.

2. The following consolidated documents are abolished:

a) Circular No. 24/2023/TT-BCA dated July 1, 2023, issued by the Minister of Public Security, regarding the issuance and revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates, except for the cases stipulated in Clause 7, Article 39 of this Circular;

b) Article 2 of Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BCA dated February 29, 2024, amending and supplementing some articles of Circular No. 32/2023/TT-BCA dated August 1, 2023, issued by the Minister of Public Security, concerning the tasks, powers, forms, contents, and procedures for traffic police patrols, inspections, and administrative violations handling on public roads; Circular No. 24/2023/TT-BCA dated July 1, 2023, issued by the Minister of Public Security, regarding the issuance and revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates;.

Article 39. Transitional Provisions

1. For vehicles that had registered five-digit license plates before the effective date of this Circular but have not yet completed the procedures for revocation, such license plates shall be considered as the identity license plates of the vehicle owners, except for license plates with the symbols "MK", "TĐ", "LD", "DA", "MĐ", "R", "CT", "LB", "CD";

2. For vehicles that had registered five-digit license plates, if the vehicle owner has completed the revocation procedures before August 15, 2023, such license plates shall be stored in the license plate warehouse for issuance according to regulations;

3. For vehicles that had registered five-digit license plates with the symbols "MK", "TĐ", "LD", "DA", "MĐ", "R", "CT", "LB", "CD" prior to the effective date of this Circular or three-digit or four-digit license plates, they may continue to operate on the road. In case the vehicle owner requests or when the vehicle owner completes the procedures for changing, reissuing, or transferring the vehicle registration certificate or license plate, they shall change to the license plate according to the provisions of this Circular;

4. For vehicles that had temporarily registered for test runs on public roads before the effective date of this Circular, if the vehicle owner requests, they may continue to extend the temporary registration period according to this Circular;

5. For commune-level public security agencies authorized to register motorcycles before August 15, 2023, they may continue to register motorcycles according to regulations;

6. License plates with series not specified in this Circular and motorcycle registration certificate samples produced before the effective date of this Circular may continue to be used until December 31, 2025;

7. Motor vehicle registration certificates and license plates issued by the Transport Industry Department before January 1, 2025, may continue to be used until December 31, 2026; from January 1, 2027, the registration certificates and license plates must comply with the provisions of this Circular;

When processing the transfer of ownership registration, replacement, reissue, or revocation of motor vehicle registration certificates and license plates issued by the Transport Industry Department before January 1, 2025, the vehicle registration authority shall base on valid registration files transferred by the Transport Industry Department to process according to regulations;

8. In cases where the transfer of ownership through multiple parties was processed before the effective date of this Circular, the vehicle registration authority shall continue to handle according to Article 31 of Circular No. 24/2023/TT-BCA;

9. For initial online registration services for organizations and foreign individuals, it applies when the vehicle owner has an electronic identity account level 2 or higher;

Article 40. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Director of the Traffic Police Corps is responsible for directing, urging, inspecting, and guiding public security units and localities in implementing this Circular; guiding the organization of the handover of motorcycle registration files from the Transport Industry Department to the vehicle registration authority.

2. The heads of units under the Ministry of Public Security, the Directors of Provincial Police Departments directly under the Central Government, and related agencies shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.

3. During the process of implementing this Circular, if there are difficulties or obstacles, local police units shall report to the Ministry of Public Security (through the Traffic Police Corps) for timely guidance.

 

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY ______________   Number: 20/VBHN-BCA Place of Receipt: - Ministry of Public Security's Electronic Information Portal; - To be filed: VT, V03(P4).

CERTIFIED CONSOLIDATED DOCUMENT   Hanoi, April 26, 2025     THE MINISTER Senior General Luong Tam Quang

 

 

[1] Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain articles of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, is based on the following grounds:

“Pursuant to the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 15, 2004; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Inland Waterway Traffic dated June 17, 2014; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of 37 Laws Related to Planning dated November 20, 2018;

Pursuant to the Railway Law dated June 16, 2017;

BASED ON THE ROAD TRAFFIC ORDER AND SAFETY LAW dated June 27, 2024;

Pursuant to Decree No. 02/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 18, 2025, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security;

At the proposal of the Director of the Traffic Police Corps;

The Minister of Public Security hereby promulgates the Circular amending and supplementing certain provisions of circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic.

[2] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[3] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 1, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[4] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 2, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[5] This point is amended pursuant to Clause 3, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[6] This clause is abolished pursuant to Clause 11, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[7] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 4, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[8] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 5, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[9] The term "Provincial-level Police" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[10] This point is amended pursuant to Clause 6, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[11] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[12] This point is amended pursuant to Clause 7, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[13] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[14] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[15] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[16] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[17] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[18] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[19] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[20] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[21] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[22] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[23] This point is amended pursuant to Clause 8, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[24] The term "public interest" is abolished pursuant to Clause 10, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[25] This clause is amended pursuant to Clause 9, Article 12 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circulars regulating road traffic order and safety, railway traffic, and inland waterway traffic, which takes effect from March 1, 2025.

[26] Article 14 of Circular No. 13/2025/TT-BCA dated February 28, 2025, issued by the Minister of Public Security to amend and supplement certain articles of circulars governing road traffic order and safety, railway traffic order and safety, and inland waterway traffic order and safety, shall take effect from March 1, 2025, and is stipulated as follows:

“Article 14. Implementation clause

1. This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2025.

2. The Director of the Traffic Police Corps shall be responsible for monitoring, guiding, inspecting, and urging the implementation of this Circular.

3. Heads of units under the Ministry, Directors of Public Security Departments of provinces and centrally-administered cities, organizations, and individuals concerned shall be responsible for implementing this Circular.

4. During the process of implementing this Circular, if there are difficulties or obstacles, local public security units shall report to the Ministry of Public Security (through the Traffic Police Corps) for timely guidance..