Vehicle registration, repair & dealing
Documents for Vehicle Transfer Registration in the Name of a Religious Organization — Certificate of Unique Identification Number, Meeting Minutes, Letter of Authorization
Religious organizations such as churches, temples and mission societies are often unincorporated associations, so they register a motor vehicle by identifying the organization with its certificate of unique identification number (goyu beonhojeung). In addition to the basic transfer registration documents, the organization's bylaws, minutes of the meeting that decided to acquire the vehicle, proof of the representative, and a letter of authorization bearing the organization's official seal are needed. Transfer registration must be completed within 15 days for a sale and within 20 days for a gift.
Procedure
- Registration Difficulty Medium
The authority checks whether the statutory registration requirements, such as facilities, staff and capital, are met before issuing a registration certificate. Registration can be refused if the requirements are not met.
We prepare documents for vehicle sale and transfer registration, mortgage establishment/cancellation/transfer/change, license plate reissuance, and registration number change. We distinguish between preparing for self-submission and submitting in person at the the Seoul metropolitan area government office.
Scope & fee
- Private vehicle sale transfer — online-eligible case
- We will prepare transfer registration application documents by comparing the registration book, sale, and insurance data of 1 vehicle sold between individuals. Other reasons, such as corporations and inheritance, and sale negotiations and vehicle driving are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Private vehicle sale transfer — one filing visit in the Seoul metropolitan area
- We will prepare transfer registration application documents by comparing the registration book, sale, and insurance data of 1 vehicle sold between individuals. Other reasons, such as corporations and inheritance, and sale negotiations and vehicle driving are separate. 1 office visit is included.
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- Prepare vehicle transfer-registration documents for applicant's own filing
- We will review the identity, sale, and insurance data of 1 vehicle registered for sale and transfer by a foreigner and prepare transfer application, transfer certificate, delegation, attached documents, and signature guidance. It does not include signing new insurance contracts, negotiating sales, or driving a vehicle. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Vehicle transfer registration with 1 in-person filing in the Seoul metropolitan area
- We will review the identity, sale, and insurance data of 1 vehicle registered for sale and transfer by a foreigner and prepare transfer application, transfer certificate, delegation, attached documents, and signature guidance. It does not include signing new insurance contracts, negotiating sales, or driving a vehicle. 1 office visit is included.
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- Car mortgage registration/document preparation/submission in person
- We will prepare an application and attached documents with 1 vehicle, 1 creditor and 1 debtor each, agreed-upon contract, bond amount, seal, and ownership data. It does not include new loan agreements, financial intermediation, or collection. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Registration of car mortgage and submission in the Seoul metropolitan area visit once
- We will prepare an application and attached documents with 1 vehicle, 1 creditor and 1 debtor each, agreed-upon contract, bond amount, seal, and ownership data. It does not include new loan agreements, financial intermediation, or collection. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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- Car mortgage cancellation registration/document preparation/submission in person
- We will prepare cancellation application documents using 1 vehicle, 1 mortgage, cancellation certificate, existing contract, loss confirmation, and seal information. It does not include credit disputes and creditor tracking. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Car mortgage cancellation registration/Submit once in the Seoul metropolitan area visit
- We will prepare cancellation application documents using 1 vehicle, 1 mortgage, cancellation certificate, existing contract, loss confirmation, and seal information. It does not include credit disputes and creditor tracking. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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- Car mortgage transfer registration/document preparation/submission in person
- We will prepare transfer application documents using an agreed upon bond transfer contract for 1 vehicle and 1 mortgage and new and old holder data. It does not include transfer negotiations and design of new bond agreements. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Car mortgage transfer registration and submission in the Seoul metropolitan area once
- We will prepare transfer application documents using an agreed upon bond transfer contract for 1 vehicle and 1 mortgage and new and old holder data. It does not include transfer negotiations and design of new bond agreements. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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- Car mortgage change registration/document preparation/submission in person
- We will fill out the change application form with the agreed changes for 1 vehicle and 1 mortgage and new and old proof. Necessary interested party consent and judgment data are provided, and the dispute process for obtaining them is separate. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Car mortgage change registration/Submit once in the Seoul metropolitan area visit
- We will fill out the change application form with the agreed changes for 1 vehicle and 1 mortgage and new and old proof. Necessary interested party consent and judgment data are provided, and the dispute process for obtaining them is separate. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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- Reissuance of car license plate/document preparation/submission in person
- We will fill out the application documents by checking the reason for reissue, such as damage to 1 vehicle, and the license plate and owner data to be returned. Loss that requires a number change is a separate route and does not include actual production, attachment or removal, or vehicle driving. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Re-issuance of car license plate, 1 visit to the Seoul metropolitan area
- We will fill out the application documents by checking the reason for reissue, such as damage to 1 vehicle, and the license plate and owner data to be returned. Loss that requires a number change is a separate route and does not include actual production, attachment or removal, or vehicle driving. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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- Change vehicle registration number, issue license plate, fill out documents/submit in person
- We will fill out the application form with the reason for changing the legal number of 1 vehicle and owner information. The necessary police loss/theft certificate will be provided, but it does not include making or removing the actual license plate or driving the vehicle. We will provide you with documents and application instructions so you can submit them. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Change of vehicle registration number, issuance of license plate, visit the Seoul metropolitan area once and submit
- We will fill out the application form with the reason for changing the legal number of 1 vehicle and owner information. The necessary police loss/theft certificate will be provided, but it does not include making or removing the actual license plate or driving the vehicle. We include 1-time submission by visiting the the Seoul metropolitan area jurisdictional registration office.
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1. Check the name of the organization
Check whether the organization is a corporation or an unincorporated association that has received a certificate of unique identification number. Check that the organization name and representative on the certificate are still current, and if they have changed, correct the certificate first.
2. Prepare the organization's internal decision documents
Prepare minutes of the officers' meeting or church session minutes (danghoe-rok) that record the decision to buy the vehicle or receive it as a donation. Check in the articles of association or bylaws which body decides on acquisition of property, and prepare the minutes according to that procedure.
3. Prepare the basic transfer registration documents
Prepare the application for transfer registration, and for a sale the motor vehicle transfer certificate and the transferor's certificate of seal impression, or for a gift the deed of gift. Take out motor vehicle insurance in the organization's name beforehand as well.
4. Apply to the registration office
Apply to the vehicle registration office or the city, county or district (si/gun/gu) office within 15 days from the contract date for a sale, or within 20 days for a gift. If an agent files the application, also submit a letter of authorization bearing the organization's official seal and documents confirming the representative.
5. Pay acquisition tax and receive the registration certificate
Pay the acquisition tax and receive the new motor vehicle registration certificate. Acquisition tax is not exempted merely because the vehicle is in the name of a religious organization, so check the amount payable in advance.
Required documents
- Application for motor vehicle transfer registration
- Motor vehicle transfer certificate and the transferor's certificate of seal impression (sale), or deed of gift (gift)
- Copy of the certificate of unique identification number
- Articles of association or bylaws of the organization
- Documents recording the decision to acquire the vehicle, such as minutes of the officers' meeting or church session minutes
- Representative's certificate of employment or certificate of affiliation, and identification
- Letter of authorization bearing the organization's official seal (when an agent applies)
- Certificate of motor vehicle insurance
Fees
Group representation, resolutions and registration documents require review beyond the simple individual-sale baseline. We provide a scope-based quote after checking these documents. Taxes, bonds and official charges are separate.
Legal basis and review date
- Motor Vehicle Management Act, Article 12
- Motor Vehicle Registration Decree, Article 26
- Motor Vehicle Registration Rule, Article 33
Check these first
- An administrative fine is imposed if the deadline is missed, so set the schedule from the contract date or the date of the gift.
- If the organization name or representative on the certificate of unique identification number is no longer current, correct it before the transfer registration.
Frequently asked questions
Can a vehicle be registered in the church's name with only a certificate of unique identification number?
If a church member donates a car to the church, by when must it be registered?
Are religious organizations exempt from motor vehicle acquisition tax?
The senior pastor has changed. Does the vehicle have to be registered under a new name?
Can an administrative agent handle a religious organization's vehicle transfer registration for us?
Contact us
Hwang Yunsang Administrative Office in Songdo, Incheon prepares and submits administrative documents and explains the procedure. If your situation is similar, send us a message.
📍 2697, 26F POSCO Tower-Songdo, 165 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea · 📞 010-3374-2687 · 🌐 hwangadmin.com
This guide is general information based on public sources. Requirements, documents and deadlines differ by case and by the competent agency, so please confirm them before you proceed.