Pickup trucks are popular vehicles in Vietnam due to their versatility. However, modifying a pickup truck must comply with legal regulations to avoid violations. So, is modifying a pickup truck after purchase legal? This article provides detailed information about registration, inspection, and modification procedures for pickup trucks, helping you understand the process and avoid legal issues.
Rubbing the chassis number of a pickup truck for vehicle registration
Required Documents for Pickup Truck Modification
To register, inspect, and modify a pickup truck, you need to prepare a complete set of documents, including originals and copies. Dealerships or showrooms usually provide an original set and 4 copies, along with chassis and engine number rubbings (usually requiring 3 copies).
Typical documents include:
- VAT invoice for goods sold by the showroom or dealership.
- VAT invoice from the parent company to the dealership (copy).
- Declaration of origin for imported vehicles.
- Certificate of quality, technical safety, and environmental protection for imported vehicles.
- Chassis and engine number rubbings.
- 02 declarations for paying vehicle registration tax (forms available at the seller).
- 01 registration declaration (form available).
Registration, Inspection, and Modification Process for Pickup Trucks
a. Pay vehicle registration tax:
Based on your personal (or organizational) permanent residence registration, go to the sub-tax department to declare vehicle registration tax and pay the tax into the state treasury through a bank (usually with a state treasury payment counter at the sub-tax department). After paying the registration tax, you will receive a tax declaration confirmed by the sub-tax department and a state treasury payment receipt.
b. Vehicle registration and license plate issuance:
Go to the vehicle registration office, complete the registration procedures, license plate selection, and related procedures according to the forms at the traffic police department. Complete the declaration, take it to the guidance desk for staff to check the documents and inspect the vehicle to confirm the documents. Submit the documents to the one-stop service counter and pay the fees (license plate issuance, receiving license plates); get an appointment slip for registration return (about 2 days).
c. Inspection and modification of pickup trucks:
Bring the registration appointment slip and attach the license plates to the vehicle, then go to the vehicle inspection center for vehicle inspection and modification procedures. Pay various fees: vehicle inspection, modification, road maintenance, and compulsory civil liability insurance for third parties. Note: All fees paid are documented with invoices and receipts. After completing the procedures, the inspection center will affix the inspection stamp, road maintenance fee payment stamp, modification certificate, and issue a vehicle registration certificate. If taking the registration certificate for the first time and the modification has not been adjusted, the registration certificate will still contain the parameters as in the registration paper. The modification certificate is valid for 6 months.
d. Change vehicle registration certificate after modification:
Return to the vehicle registration issuing point to carry out procedures to change the vehicle registration certificate due to modification. Required documents include: Declaration form; Set of chassis and engine number rubbings; Vehicle registration certificate (usually the original). Submit documents, pay fees, and receive an appointment slip to get the adjusted registration (usually 2 days). Note: When doing the registration change procedure, bring the vehicle for inspection when submitting the declaration.
e. Get the vehicle registration book:
After having the adjusted vehicle registration certificate, return to the vehicle inspection center to apply for the vehicle registration book. The vehicle information after modification will be updated in both the registration certificate and the registration book. For subsequent inspections, modification procedures are no longer required.
Important Notes When Modifying Pickup Trucks
- Request the dealership (showroom) to provide 03 sets of chassis and engine number rubbings for procedures for 3 times: First registration; Inspection; Adjustment of inspection after modification.
- Individuals performing procedures need to have an ID card and household registration book. If doing it for a company, a letter of introduction is required (should request about 6 letters of introduction).
- When buying a car, complete all steps: registration -> inspection -> modification -> record in registration book, then the registration book is valid for 2 years.
- Modifying a pickup truck after purchase is a violation if the registration and inspection procedures are not followed correctly.
- Refer to legal regulations on vehicle modification to avoid violations.
Conclusion
Modifying a pickup truck must comply with legal regulations. This article has provided detailed information about the registration, inspection, and modification process for pickup trucks. Hopefully, this article will help you better understand this issue and avoid unnecessary violations. If you have any questions, please contact the competent authorities for specific advice.
