Starting July 1, 2025, Hanoi residents and organizations will experience a significant change in how they register their vehicles, thanks to new regulations issued by the Ministry of Public Security and implemented by the Hanoi Traffic Police Department. This reform allows vehicle owners to register their cars, motorcycles, and specialized motorbikes not only at the traditional Traffic Police Department facilities but also at any commune-level police station within their province or city of residence or headquarters, marking a breakthrough in convenience and accessibility for the public.
On the evening of June 30, 2025, the Hanoi Traffic Police Department announced detailed locations where vehicle registration procedures will be processed from July 1 onward. This announcement followed the issuance of Circular 51/2025/TT-BCA by the Ministry of Public Security, which amended the earlier Circular 79/2024/TT-BCA dated November 15, 2024. The new circular, effective immediately from July 1, 2025, outlines updated guidelines on the issuance and revocation of vehicle registration certificates and license plates for motor vehicles and specialized motorcycles.
One of the most notable changes is the removal of the previous regional registration restrictions that required individuals and organizations to register vehicles only at their local commune or designated Traffic Police Department. Now, vehicle owners have the freedom to register at any Traffic Police Department facility or any commune-level police station within their province or city of residence or headquarters. According to the Ministry of Public Security, this policy is a “breakthrough creating convenience for the public and organizations.” It is also the first public service of the Ministry to take effect simultaneously with the ongoing reorganization of administrative units across the country.
The Hanoi Traffic Police Department has been assigned the responsibility of registering a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trailers, semi-trailers, four-wheeled motor vehicles used for passenger or goods transport, and similar vehicles, as well as motorcycles and mopeds. This applies to organizations and individuals with headquarters or residence within the province. Meanwhile, commune-level police stations are authorized to register cars, specialized motorcycles, and motorcycles for domestic organizations and individuals residing or headquartered in the province, with one important exception: vehicles with confiscated origins must be registered exclusively at the Traffic Police Department.
For those living or operating in communes where administrative boundaries have recently been split, merged, or reorganized, vehicle registration will temporarily be handled by the Traffic Police Department until the population data is fully synchronized. This ensures a smooth transition and uninterrupted service during the administrative reshuffle.
In Hanoi, the Traffic Police Department operates three main registration facilities to serve the public. Facility number one is located at 342B Thai Ha Street in the Dong Da district. Facility number two is situated at 1234 Lang Street in the Lang district. Facility number three can be found at 2 Nguyen Khuyen Street in the Ha Dong district. To optimize convenience and reduce overcrowding, the department has recommended specific wards and communes to register at each facility based on geographic proximity.
Facility one serves a broad collection of wards including Dong Da, Kim Lien, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, O Cho Dua, Lang, Hai Ba Trung, Bach Mai, Vinh Tuy, Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam, Hong Ha, Long Bien, Bo De, Viet Hung, Phuc Loi, and Thanh Liet. It also covers communes such as Dong Anh, Thu Lam, Phuc Thinh, Thien Loc, Vinh Thanh, Phu Dong, Thuan An, Gia Lam, Bat Trang, Me Linh, Yen Lang, Tien Thang, Quang Minh, Soc Son, Noi Bai, Kim Anh, Da Phuc, Trung Gia, Thach That, Ha Bang, Tay Phuong, Hoa Lac, Yen Xuan, Thanh Tri, Dai Thanh, Ngoc Hoi, and Nam Phu.
Facility two caters to wards including Ba Dinh, Ngoc Ha, Giang Vo, Tay Tuu, Phu Dien, Xuan Dinh, Dong Ngac, Thuong Cat, Cau Giay, Nghia Do, Yen Hoa, Tay Ho, Phu Thuong, Son Tay, and Tung Thien. The communes served by this facility include Quang Oai, Doai Phuong, Vat Lai, Co Do, Bat Bat, Suoi Hai, Ba Vi, Yen Bai, Minh Chau, Dan Phuong, O Dien, Lien Minh, Hoai Duc, Duong Hoa, Son Dong, An Khanh, Phuc Tho, Phuc Loc, Hat Mon, Quoc Oai, Hung Dao, Kieu Phu, and Phu Cat.
Facility three handles wards such as Ha Dong, Duong Noi, Yen Nghia, Phu Luong, Kien Hung, Hoang Mai, Vinh Hung, Tuong Mai, Dinh Cong, Hoang Liet, Yen So, Linh Nam, Tu Liem, Xuan Phuong, Tay Mo, Dai Mo, Thanh Xuan, Khuong Dinh, Phuong Liet, and Chuong My. It also covers communes including Phu Nghia, Xuan Mai, Tran Phu, Hoa Phu, Quang Bi, Phuc Son, Hong Son, My Duc, Huong Son, Phu Xuyen, Phuong Duc, Chuyen My, Dai Xuyen, Thanh Oai, Binh Minh, Tam Hung, Dan Hoa, Thuong Tin, Thuong Phuc, Chuong Duong, Hong Van, Van Dinh, Ung Thien, Hoa Xa, and Ung Hoa.
Individuals and organizations can now select the most convenient location among these options to complete their vehicle registration, easing the administrative burden and reducing travel time.
However, certain categories of vehicles still require registration exclusively at the Traffic Police Department. These include vehicles with confiscated origins and those with auctioned license plates. In the case of auctioned plates, owners may register their vehicles either in their province or city of residence or headquarters or directly at the Traffic Police Department managing the auctioned plate.
This new policy represents a significant step forward in public service reform, aligning with broader efforts to streamline administrative procedures and improve citizen access to essential services. It reflects the Ministry of Public Security’s commitment to modernizing vehicle registration processes and enhancing convenience for Vietnam’s growing population of vehicle owners.
For Hanoi residents, the changes mean more flexibility and choice in where to register their vehicles, potentially cutting down wait times and travel hassles. It also ensures that as administrative boundaries evolve, vehicle registration services remain uninterrupted and accessible.
As these new regulations take effect, vehicle owners and organizations are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the designated facilities and their corresponding service areas to make the most of the improved system. The Hanoi Traffic Police Department continues to provide guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition to the new registration framework.
In a modernizing city like Hanoi, where vehicle ownership is booming, such reforms are not just bureaucratic updates; they are vital improvements that affect daily life, economic activity, and the overall efficiency of public administration.
