Cost of 7 Seat Vehicle Registration Procedure: Deadline, Regulations 2023

When owning a 7-seater car, the car owner needs to carry out registration procedures to ensure that the car meets the traffic conditions in Vietnam. Therefore, car owners need to promptly update new information about car registration to have an accurate and complete preparation - to avoid violating legal regulations.

In this article, let's learn about the latest regulations and procedures for registering a 7-seater car and the costs that need to be prepared to carry out this procedure.

New 7 Seats Cars For First Time Purchases Exempted From Registration 

According to the latest information from the Vietnam Registry, from March 22, 3, newly purchased (unused) cars will be exempted from registration procedures for the first time (according to the regulations). Circular 02/2023/TT-BGTVT amending Circular 16/2021).

The period of exemption from registration will be equal to the first registration cycle, counting from the date of bringing the vehicle to the registration center to carry out the above procedures.

Registration Deadline With 7 Seat Cars

Circular 02/2023/TT-BGTVT (addition, modification of Circular 16/2021/TT-BGTVT) stipulates the registration deadline for 7-seat cars as follows:

Steps to Register a 7 Seat Car

The process of registering a 7-seat car will include the following steps:

Step 1: Submit registration documents including:

• Car registration certificate: a certificate of ownership of a 7-seat car of the car owner.
• Driver's license: proof of the driver's ability to drive.
• Civil liability insurance: certification of automobile civil liability insurance in accordance with the law.
• Certificate of technical inspection and technical safety: certifying that the vehicle has been technically tested and meets safety standards for traffic on the road.
• Old registration check sheet (for old cars): This is the test results of the inspection agency, recording the technical and safety status of the vehicle.
• Fill out the declaration according to the form at the registry office and pay the vehicle registration fee (including inspection fee and certification fee).

Step 2: Vehicle inspection registration unit.

• General examination.
• Check out the above.
• Check the horizontal slip of the guide wheel, the brake.
• Check that exhaust gas meets environmental protection standards.
• Check the bottom of the car.

Step 3: Pay the road maintenance fee if the 7-seater car meets the registration standards.

Step 4: Paste the new registration stamp.

*** 7-seater cars that do not meet the registration standards must be repaired and then returned. To avoid wasting time, it is best for vehicle owners to bring their vehicles in for maintenance - check before registration. 

Cost of Registration of a 7-Seater Car

Registration fee for 7-seat car specified in Circular No. 238 / 2016 / TT-BTC, and at the same time does not distinguish old cars or new cars. 7-seater cars belong to the category of cars under 10 seats, whereby the current registration fee is at 340.000 VND.

What Will Happen to 7-Seater Cars Beyond the Registration Deadline?

Decree 100/2019/ND-CP stipulates that if a 7-seat car is overdue for registration, the penalty will be as follows:

• Overdue for less than 1 month: fine from 2.000.000 to 3.000.000 VND.
• Overdue for more than 1 month: fine from 4.000.000 to 6.000.000 VND.
• Being deprived of the right to use the driving license for 1-3 months.

In addition, according to Point e, Clause 1, Article 82 of Decree 100/2019/ND-CP: 7 seater cars overdue for registration are also temporarily impounded.

It can be seen that registration is a procedure parallel to the process of using 7-seat cars; Therefore, car owners should comply with the registration standards, and take the car away check - maintain - fix problems in time to smoothly pass the registration.

Having many years of operation in the auto repair and maintenance profession, Thanh Phong Auto commits to:

• Professional inspection - maintenance - repair for 7-seat cars to meet registration standards.
• Efficiently and quickly implemented thanks to a team of skilled technicians and a system of modern machinery and equipment.
• Supply of genuine auto parts.
• Clear and professional warranty policy.
• Transparent, detailed and competitive service quotes. 

Hope information about Fees for Registration of 7-Seater Vehicles: Deadline, Regulation 2023 will be useful to you. Wish you always go through the car registration process smoothly and quickly!