Can I choose a license plate number for a used car on the Traffic Management 12123 app?
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You can choose a license plate number for a used car on the Traffic Management 12123 app. Process for selecting a license plate number for a used car on 12123: Open the Traffic Management app, enter the 12123 interface, and select the vehicle-related services. Choose the type of license plate selection you want to proceed with, which is the license plate selection for used car transfer registration, then select the corresponding province and city. Be aware of the processing time; you must select the license plate within the specified time frame, otherwise, you may be flagged as suspicious. The number of selection attempts is limited: 20 times for self-composed numbers and 5 times for random selections. Choose the corresponding vehicle management office for processing, as this service only supports small cars. Enter the transfer registration information accurately; providing false information will result in being blacklisted, prohibiting you from internet-based license plate pre-selection services for 2 years. Upload the unified sales invoice for the used car transfer registration. Verify that the information is complete and correct, then obtain and enter the verification code. Begin the license plate selection process. After completing the steps on your phone, proceed to the service hall for the entire process: acceptance, scanning, payment and certificate issuance, and obtaining the certificate. Service scope of the 12123 app: Personal user registration on the internet service platform, appointment, acceptance, and processing of vehicle, driver's license, or violation-related services, traffic safety information inquiries, service notifications and reminders, service guidance, and comprehensive traffic safety services including road access services.
Last month, I just went through the process of selecting a license plate for a used Honda, and it was all done through the 12123 traffic management app. The first step was to complete the transfer of ownership at the vehicle management office and get temporary plates. Then, at home, I logged into my 12123 account, selected 'New Vehicle Plate Selection' under services (yes, even though the car was used, the new plate application process is the same). I used the custom entry feature to try several combinations of numbers I liked and finally locked in a lucky number. After confirming, I paid the 80 yuan production fee online, and three days later, the new plates were delivered to my door by postal service. The whole process was super convenient and saved me a lot of legwork. Just a note: if the transfer isn't completed, the system won't allow you to proceed, so make sure to handle the paperwork promptly after buying a used car. I think tools like 12123 are a real blessing for modern car owners—being able to select plates online right after the transfer avoids long queues offline. After sharing this with friends, they all praised it highly, saying it saved them half a day's work.
From a functional perspective, the Traffic Management 12123 app does support selecting license plate numbers for used cars, but you must first ensure the vehicle transfer is successfully completed. The process roughly involves these steps: complete the transfer registration at the vehicle management office and synchronize the information to the system; log in to the app, select 'Apply for New License Plate' under vehicle-related services; enter the VIN and other details for matching, then proceed to select a plate number—options include random selection or custom numbering; confirm and proceed to payment, then wait for delivery. The key is that the vehicle status must be updated post-transfer to activate the plate selection module. Having assisted others with this several times, I've found that input accuracy is crucial—for instance, the VIN must be correct. During selection, you can also check the current range of available number combinations to improve your chances. 12123 integrates data to save you trips, but it's advisable to consult the vehicle management staff during transfer to confirm synchronization status. Modern vehicle management platforms are quite intelligent and reliable.
