Civil Code Article 885
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The creation of a pledge becomes effective by the transfer 1into the possession of the creditor of the personal property provided as security.The pledgee may not cause the pledgor or the debtor to possess the pledged property in place of the pledgee.
中文原文 民法第885條
質權之設定，因供擔保之動產移轉於債權人占有而生效力。
質權人不得使出質人或債務人代自己占有質物。
質權人不得使出質人或債務人代自己占有質物。