Guide on how to register for participating in car license plate auctions

'Super beautiful' car license plates will continue to be auctioned online before September 16 after technical issues on August 22. So how to register to participate in the online car license plate auctions through the auction website? What are the regulations on car license plate auctions and what's new? Let's find out right away.

List of car license plates auctioned before September 16

According to the announcement from Vietnam Auction Company (VPA), customers who have registered and paid in advance for 11 car plates that were not auctioned on August 22 will retain the right to participate in the auction as per regulations.

These 11 plates will continue to be included in the auction before September 16, including:

• Bac Giang: 98A-666.66
• Phu Tho: 19A-555.55
• Hanoi: 30K-555.55
• Hanoi: 30K-567.89
• Thanh Hoa: 36A-999.99
• Da Nang: 43A-799.99
• Dak Lak: 47A-599.99
• Ho Chi Minh City: 51K-888.88
• Can Tho: 65A-399.99
• Bac Ninh: 99A-666.66
• Hai Phong: 15K-188.88

Procedure for registering to participate in car license plate auctions

To participate in the auction session, customers need to prepare the auction dossier, including the following necessary information and documents:

For individuals:

• Personal information: Full name, Phone number, Email, Password, ID card.
• Photos: Photos of the front and back of ID card and a portrait photo.
• Bank account information.

For organizations:

• Basic Information: Organization Name, Phone Number, Email, Password, Organization Headquarters Address.
• Identification Information: Enterprise ID Number, Tax ID Number, Business Registration Certificate, Place of Issuance, Date of Issuance (if applicable), Tax ID Number, Organization Establishment Decision, Place of Issuance, Date of Issuance (if not an enterprise).
• Photographs: Business Registration Certificate or Organization Establishment Decision; photo of ID card of organization representative, photo of face of organization representative.
• Bank Account Information.
• Personal Information of Organization Representative: Full Name, ID Card Number, Phone Number, Position.

Regulations, laws on car license plate auctions

Besides understanding the registration process, citizens also need to pay attention to the laws and regulations on car license plate auctions. Here are some important regulations that those who want to participate in auctions need to know:

• Participants: Both Vietnamese organizations and individuals are eligible to participate in auctions, provided that they have registered and have an auction account, identification code, and provide accurate information. Additionally, whether owning a car or not, customers have the right to participate in auctions.
• Information: Participants registering for auctions must provide information and related documents fully and accurately. They will be responsible for the accuracy of their information under the law.

• License Plate Registration: According to the law on car license plate auctions, only auction winners are issued license plates. The auction winners must then register the vehicle to attach the license plate within 12 rounds from receiving the confirmation paper. In case of valid reasons, the vehicle registration period may be extended for up to 6 months. If beyond this period, the license plate will be revoked, and the money will not be refunded.
• Refusal to Participate: In the event of changes in price, quantity, or quality of auctioned assets, participants have the right to withdraw from the auction and receive a refund of the deposit (must request withdrawal before the specified deadline).

Guide on Participating in Online Car License Plate Auctions

The auctioning of license plates will occur in the online environment through the official auction website of VPA. If you're unsure how to register for bidding, follow the detailed instructions below.

Step 1: Create an Account

To participate in the auction process, citizens need to register and create an account on the official website of VPA: https://vpa.com.vn. On the website interface, click on the “Register” button.

Then:

• Choose account type: individual/organization.

• Fill in basic information: Full name, Email, Account password, Phone number, OTP code (will be sent to the registered phone number).
• Check the box “I commit to take responsibility for the personal information provided…” on the car license plate auction website.
• Click the “Register” button.

After successfully creating an account, the registrant can access various features on the website: view the list of license plates, guide on using the account, bidding process for license plates, …

Step 2: Choose license plate

If you accidentally exit the website, citizens need to log back into their account on VPA's auction website. Then, on the homepage interface, click on “Announced license plate list” and search for car license plates according to criteria: vehicle type, province/city, …

Then, select the license plate you want to bid on and click on “Register for auction”.

Step 3: Payment

After selecting to register for the car license plate auction, customers will be redirected to the payment interface. Here, customers proceed with payment by scanning the QR code or making a bank transfer with the required information.

The payment will include 100,000VNĐ for registration fee and 40,000,000VNĐ as a deposit to participate in the auction session. If paying by bank transfer, customers need to transfer money to the auctioning organization's account with the following information:

• Account number: 1410999999999
• Bank: Agribank
• Branch: My Dinh

Note: Customers must transfer money according to the required content, without editing the transfer content.

Step 4: Participate in the auction

Upon completing the 3 steps above, customers will receive a notification confirming their eligibility to participate in the auction session. The official online car license plate auction time will be announced to participants at least 3 days before the auction session.

On the auction day, customers access the Auction Page using their account, join the auction on time, and bid according to the regulations.

Step 5: Auction Completion

The highest valid bidder will win the auction and must confirm the auction record. Conversely, those who do not win the auction and do not violate any regulations will receive their deposit back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Besides the aforementioned issues, let's delve into some other related questions regarding car license plate auctions in the following Q&A section.

Will the deposit be refunded if I don't win the auction?

After the online car license plate auction session, customers who do not win the auction will be refunded the deposit - 40,000,000 VNĐ according to the auction law, provided they do not violate any regulations.

Is it permissible to sell a car license plate won in an online auction?

Based on Circular 24/2023/TT-BCA, when intending to transfer the car license plate won in the auction, the seller must transfer along with the ownership rights of the vehicle with that license plate attached.

Specifically, license plates cannot be transferred independently but must be accompanied by a registered vehicle. Therefore, if customers want to own a license plate, they need to purchase the entire vehicle that is currently attached to the desired license plate.

Can car license plates be auctioned in places without household registration?

According to information from the Traffic Police Department, all citizens have the right to participate in car license plate auctions in any province or city nationwide. When winning the auction, they can complete the license plate registration procedures at their temporary residence, permanent residence, workplace, or directly at the Traffic Police Office of the province or city where the license plate is issued.

For example, a resident living in Da Nang completely has the right to participate in license plate auctions in Hanoi. When winning the auction, customers can complete the license plate registration procedures for their vehicles either in Da Nang or in Hanoi.

Hope the above information helps you understand how to register for online car license plate auctions through the website and grasp the car license plate auction regulations. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any other questions about the auction process or regulations.

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