Pickup trucks are increasingly popular in Vietnam, meeting both cargo transportation needs and personal travel purposes. One important factor that many vehicle owners are concerned about is the truck bed, especially those that have been modified or have additional installations. However, the registration process for a pickup truck with a bed can be confusing for many. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide the most detailed and comprehensive guide to the pickup truck with a bed registration process in 2024, helping you complete the procedures quickly and legally.
Cases for Registering a Pickup Truck with a Bed
Before going into the details of the process, we need to identify the cases of pickup truck registration related to the truck bed:
- Registering a new pickup truck with an original bed: This is the most common case when you buy a pickup truck with a bed already installed by the manufacturer. The registration process is similar to other types of cars.
- Registering a pickup truck after bed modification: This case applies when you make changes to the truck bed structure compared to the original design, such as raising the bed, changing the bed material, or installing different types of bed covers. The modification must comply with regulations and must be re-registered.
- Registering a pickup truck with a bed cover: Installing a bed cover on a pickup truck (such as a low bed cover, a high bed cover, or a roll-up bed cover) may also require registration procedures depending on the type of bed cover and current regulations.
This article will focus on the general pickup truck registration process and clarify the necessary steps when the vehicle has a bed, especially a modified bed.
Documents Needed to Register a Pickup Truck with a Bed
To ensure the pickup truck with a bed registration process runs smoothly, preparing all the necessary documents is the first important step. Below is a list of required documents:
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Owner’s Documents:
- For individuals:
- Identity card or Citizen identity card (original and copy).
- Household registration book (original or notarized copy).
- For organizations, businesses:
- Establishment decision or Business registration certificate (notarized copy).
- Letter of introduction for the person performing the vehicle registration procedure.
- Identity card or Citizen identity card of the person being introduced (original and copy).
- For individuals:
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Vehicle Documents:
- Vehicle registration declaration (according to the form of the Ministry of Public Security).
- Certificate of quality, safety, and environmental protection of new motor vehicles (original).
- Value-added tax (VAT) invoice (original).
- Proof of registration fee: Receipt or payment slip to the state budget.
- Certificate of compulsory civil liability insurance of the vehicle owner.
- For imported vehicles: Declaration of origin of imported vehicles.
Preparation of all documents helps the pickup truck with a bed registration process run quickly
Important note: For cases of registering a pickup truck after bed modification, you need to supplement additional documents related to the modification, including:
- Certificate of appraisal of renovated motor vehicle design.
- Record of acceptance of renovated motor vehicles.
Make sure that all documents are complete, valid, and accurate to avoid problems during the registration process.
Detailed Process for Registering a Pickup Truck with a Bed
The pickup truck with a bed registration process basically includes the following steps:
Step 1: Pay Registration Fee
Before proceeding with vehicle registration, the vehicle owner needs to pay the registration fee. The current registration fee for pickup trucks is 2% of the vehicle’s value for passenger and cargo vehicles, and may vary depending on the locality and purpose of use.
- Location for paying the registration fee: District Tax Department or budget collection points of the State Treasury.
- Documents for paying the registration fee:
- Registration fee declaration (according to the form).
- Copy of vehicle documents (Quality certificate, purchase invoice…).
- Copy of the vehicle owner’s personal papers.
After paying the fee, you will receive a payment receipt, which is an important document to complete the vehicle registration procedure.
Step 2: Register the Vehicle and Obtain a License Plate
After having the registration fee payment receipt, you proceed to the vehicle registration agency to carry out the registration procedure and obtain a license plate.
- Vehicle registration location:
- Traffic Police Department of the Provincial/Municipal Police Department (for vehicles of organizations, businesses, and vehicles with license plates from other provinces).
- Police Department of the district, town, or city under the province (for personal vehicles, vehicles with license plates within the province).
- Vehicle registration process:
- Submit documents: Submit all prepared documents at the vehicle registration document receiving department.
- Vehicle inspection: The vehicle registration officer will check the frame number, engine number, and compare them with the documents. For pickup trucks with modified beds, there may be additional technical inspections of the bed.
- Obtain a license plate: After the documents are valid, you will be instructed to randomly obtain a license plate on the system.
- Pay the vehicle registration fee: Pay the vehicle registration fees as prescribed.
- Receive appointment slip: The vehicle registration officer will hand over the appointment slip to return the vehicle registration certificate and license plate (if the license plate has not been issued immediately).
Go to the police station to register your vehicle and get a license plate
Step 3: Vehicle Inspection (For New Vehicles and Modified Vehicles)
- For new vehicles: New pickup trucks are usually inspected for the first time at the factory or dealer, but you need to check the inspection period and perform periodic inspections as prescribed.
- For bed modified vehicles: After completing the vehicle registration procedure and having a new vehicle registration certificate (updated with modification information), you need to bring the vehicle to the inspection center for re-inspection.
- Inspection location: Motor vehicle inspection centers nationwide.
- Vehicle inspection documents:
- Vehicle registration appointment slip or Vehicle registration certificate (copy).
- Certificate of compulsory civil liability insurance of the vehicle owner (original).
- Vehicle owner’s personal papers (original).
- Vehicle technical documents (if any).
- For modified vehicles: Certificate of appraisal of renovated motor vehicle design, Record of acceptance of renovated motor vehicles (original).
At the inspection center, your vehicle will be inspected for technical items as prescribed. If requirements are met, you will be issued an Inspection Certificate and an inspection sticker to stick on the vehicle.
Step 4: Receive Vehicle Registration Certificate
On the appointment date stated on the appointment slip, bring the appointment slip and personal papers to the vehicle registration agency to receive the Vehicle Registration Certificate and vehicle license plate (if not received in step 2).
Receive the vehicle registration certificate after completing the procedure
Important notes when registering a pickup truck with a bed:
- For pickup trucks with modified beds: The registration process may be more complicated and require more documents. Study the regulations on vehicle modification carefully and ensure that your modification complies with the law.
- Vehicle registration time: The time to complete the vehicle registration procedure may vary depending on the locality and time. Usually, the time to receive the vehicle registration certificate is about 2 working days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays).
- Vehicle registration costs: In addition to the registration fee, you need to prepare other fees such as vehicle registration fee, license plate fee, inspection fee, road maintenance fee, civil liability insurance…
Conclusion
The pickup truck with a bed registration process is not too complicated if you understand the steps and prepare all the necessary documents. This article has provided a detailed guide to help you feel more confident when carrying out your vehicle registration procedure. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình hopes that this information will be useful to you. If you have any other questions related to trucks and legal procedures, do not hesitate to contact us for the best advice and support.
