45-2 · Vehicle registration, repair & dealing

Preparation of documents for automobile deregistration and motorcycle reporting

When a vehicle is scrapped or exported, or can no longer recover its original function due to a natural disaster, traffic accident or fire, the registration certificate and plates must be returned and deregistration applied for under Article 13 of the Motor Vehicle Management Act. Under Article 31 of the Motor Vehicle Registration Decree the deadline is 1 month from the event (6 months from the end of the month in which succession began if an heir applies), and the application is Form No. 17 of the Motor Vehicle Registration Rule. For scrapping, the vehicle dismantling and recycling business applies on the owner's behalf, and for export, the exporter does; for a vehicle on which compulsory execution has not proceeded after seizure registration, deregistration can be applied for despite the seizure if it meets the criteria for having no remaining realizable value, such as a passenger car aged 11 years or more. Motorcycles are handled by a report of discontinued use, not deregistration.

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🌐 Preparation of documents for automobile deregistration and motorcycle reporting
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When this applies

When this applies

Owners who need to process deregistration due to scrapping, export, theft, or two-wheeled vehicle use/change/cancellation.
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Procedure

Procedure

Procedure type
  • 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.

  • Notification Difficulty Low

    You submit the statutory report form and required documents. Once the documents are in order the report is accepted; for some reports the authority checks the contents before accepting it.

We will prepare vehicle cancellation registration documents appropriate for the reason for cancellation. We will connect you to a dedicated service regarding the use, modification, or disposal of two-wheeled vehicles.

Scope & fee
Type eligible for electronic application
We will review the reason for cancellation, such as scrapping, theft, or export of 1 vehicle, and the evidence of seizure, mortgage, or provision, and prepare the relevant cancellation registration documents. It does not include actual scrapping, export, or resolution of rights disputes. It does not include in-office submissions.
In-person submission
We will review the reason for cancellation, such as scrapping, theft, or export of 1 vehicle, and the evidence of seizure, mortgage, or provision, and prepare the relevant cancellation registration documents. It does not include actual scrapping, export, or resolution of rights disputes. 1 office visit is included.
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    Check the cause and deadline: determine the cause (scrapping, export, return, loss, theft, etc.) and calculate whether the application must be made within 1 month from the event. Without deregistration, vehicle tax and fines for lack of compulsory insurance can keep coming.

  2. 02

    Check seizures and liens in the register: if there are interested parties such as seizure or lien holders, as a rule their consent or release must be obtained first. If there are multiple seizures, check the arrears with each agency and request release.

  3. 03

    Review vehicles with no realizable value: for a vehicle on which follow-up compulsory execution has not proceeded after seizure registration, deregistration can be applied for without consent if it meets criteria such as a passenger car aged 11 years or more or a van aged 10 years or more, and the registration authority notifies the seizing agencies and interested parties.

  4. 04

    Prepare documents by cause: a scrapping certificate (Form No. 18) for scrapping, a return confirmation from the manufacturer or seller for a return, a theft report confirmation from the police for theft, and documents proving the planned export for export; return the plates.

  5. 05

    Apply for deregistration: file the Form No. 17 application with the registration authority for the principal place of use. For export deregistration, report whether the export was carried out within 1 year of deregistration, and if the vehicle cannot be found, obtain recognition of loss before applying.

  6. 06

    Confirm the result: confirm processing with a deregistration certificate, and if vehicle tax notices continue after deregistration, compare the deregistration date with the tax period and request correction.

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Filing route

Filing route

Vehicle registration office or the vehicle registration desk of the city, county or district for the principal place of use / Government24

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check
Actual processing agencyVehicle Registration Office · Local vehicle registration authority
Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Online routeGovernment24
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Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Deregistration deadlines and costs vary by reason. For scrapping or export deregistration, confirm supporting documents from related businesses and the sequence of submissions to the registration authority.Official check
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Fees & official charges

Fees & official charges

Administrative service fee
  • Type eligible for electronic application from KRW 300,000
  • In-person submission from KRW 500,000
All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.
Government fee / taxGovernment fee plus applicable registration tax, acquisition tax or bond costsOfficial fee source

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and responses to up to two supplement requests.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

Basic documents

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Scope of services

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.