Can driver's license transfer be processed online?

[VanRylee]

Driver's license transfer cannot be processed online as the online transfer function is temporarily unavailable. Currently, to transfer a driver's license, one must visit the vehicle management office in the area where the license is being transferred to; other local vehicle management offices cannot handle this procedure. Materials required for driver's license transfer include: 1. Identity proof: For residents, it is the original and a copy of the "Resident ID Card"; for household registration transfer, it is the permanent population registration form or household registration card. 2. Military proof: For active military personnel (including armed police), it is the original and a copy of the "Resident ID Card" or the original and a copy of the military ID issued by the Chinese People's Liberation Army or the Armed Police Force, along with an original certificate issued by the military unit at or above the regiment level, stating the ID number and residential address. 3. Driver's license: An out-of-town motor vehicle driver's license. 4. Photo: A white-background digital photo in standard format.

[ArthurMarie]

I helped a friend with this last time. Now the driver's license transfer can indeed be done online, but it depends on the specific situation. You can use the Traffic Management 12123 APP to handle it—just upload your ID photo and fill in the transfer location information. It’s super convenient. However, note that the transfer location must match the address on your residence permit. If you haven’t obtained a residence permit yet, you might need to visit the local police station to get that first. After submitting the application, wait for approval, which can be as fast as the same day. Still, even after completing the process online, you’ll need to visit the DMV in person to get the new license, as you’ll need to retake the medical exam and photo. I recommend clearing any traffic violations beforehand to avoid wasted trips.

[VonMakayla]

It is feasible to transfer your driver's license online, and I have done it this way. On the Traffic Management 12123 app, select the driver's license transfer service, upload the front and back of your ID card as prompted, and fill in the city you want to transfer to. However, remember that the transfer location must match the address on your residence permit, which many people tend to overlook. After the online application is approved, you still need to visit the vehicle management office, mainly for a medical examination and on-site photo. Although you still have to go in person, handling it online in advance at least saves you the time of queuing and filling out forms. Additionally, if your driver's license is about to expire, it might be more cost-effective to renew it directly in a different location.

[LaAriel]

Of course you can handle the driver's license transfer online! Just open the Traffic Management 12123 APP, find the 'Transfer and Replacement' option under driver's license services, fill in the information and upload photos. However, there are two things to note: first, the transfer location must match your residence permit address; second, you must clear all traffic violations before processing. When I changed cities for work last time, I followed this procedure - the application was completed in three days, and I just spent half an hour at the DMV for a physical exam to get my new license. The whole process is much more convenient than doing it entirely in person.