Documents required and procedures for vehicle inspection.

Vehicle inspection is an important procedure to ensure the technical safety and environmental protection of vehicles on the road. Below is a detailed guide on the necessary documents and procedures for vehicle inspection.

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1. Documents required for vehicle inspection.

When registering a vehicle for inspection, the owner needs to declare information and prepare the required documents. This record is created except in the case of the first inspection, which is only for the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection and an Inspection Sticker valid for 15 days. Specifically:

- Vehicle registration certificate: The vehicle owner must present the original vehicle registration certificate issued by a state agency, or the original receipt for the original vehicle registration certificate in case it is mortgaged at a bank (along with a copy of the registration certificate). If the vehicle is under lease, a certified copy from the leasing organization must be provided.

- Factory quality inspection certificate: Applicable to domestically manufactured and assembled motor vehicles, excluding vehicles that have been decommissioned.

- Certificate of quality of modification: For motor vehicles that have undergone modification, the original Certificate of technical safety and environmental protection quality after modification must be submitted.

- Copy of chassis number and engine number: Applicable to motor vehicles exempt from inspection as stipulated in Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT.

In addition, vehicle owners need to declare information according to Appendix I issued with Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT.

When bringing your vehicle to the inspection center, please bring the following documents:

- Vehicle registration certificate (original or receipt).

- Information about the vehicle tracking system and cameras (if the vehicle is required to have them installed).

- Declare any transportation business activities (if applicable) using the form in Appendix I issued with Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT.

These regulations are clearly stated in Article 6 of Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT, which has been amended and supplemented by Circular 2/2023/TT-BGTVT and Circular 08/2023/TT-BGTVT.

2. Location and procedure for vehicle inspection.

Location of execution

Vehicle owners can register and have their vehicles inspected at any vehicle inspection center nationwide. Adding or amending vehicle documents can also be done at these centers.

Inspection process

Motor vehicles must be inspected on the inspection line at the vehicle registration unit. However, there are some cases where inspection is exempted or performed outside the inspection line, including:

- Exemption from initial inspection: For newly manufactured, unused vehicles that are exempt from inspection according to the regulations in Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT.

- Oversized and overloaded vehicles: Motor vehicles that are oversized, overloaded, or cannot enter the inspection line will have their brake operation and effectiveness checked outside the inspection line, or inspected outside the vehicle registration unit if necessary.

- Vehicles that cannot travel to the inspection unit: In some special cases, such as vehicles operating on islands, vehicles serving national defense and security, or performing urgent tasks (disaster prevention, epidemic control), inspections may be conducted outside the inspection unit.

No initial inspection required for new vehicles.

New motor vehicles that have a factory quality inspection certificate or a technical safety and environmental protection certificate, and were manufactured within two years of the application date, will be exempt from the initial inspection. This applies provided the vehicle has complete and valid documentation as required by regulations.

Regulations regarding exemptions from inspection and inspection locations are stipulated in Article 5 of Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT, amended by Circular 2/2023/TT-BGTVT.

To ensure a smooth vehicle inspection process, vehicle owners need to prepare all necessary documents and be familiar with the regulations regarding the procedure and location. These regulations help enhance technical safety and protect the environment for motor vehicles participating in traffic.

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/giay-to-can-thiet-and-quy-trinh-thuc-hien-khi-di-dang-kiem-o-to-post311982.html