Can I re-select a license plate number if I didn't confirm my choice on 12123?
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After selecting a license plate number on the 12123 platform, you cannot choose another one at the vehicle management office. If the self-selected number for a new vehicle becomes invalid, you can select again. If you don't register the self-selected number within 3 working days, it will automatically become invalid and return to the system, allowing you to choose again or select online. Selecting at the vehicle management office: Go to the vehicle management office, have your car inspected, submit the required documents, and then join the queue to select a number from the machine. It's a 50-to-1 chance with only one opportunity. Once you select a number, wait to receive your vehicle license and plate, which can be installed at the office. Online selection: After selecting a number through the online vehicle management system, the owner must submit the required documents to the vehicle management office within the specified time to complete the process. If the application is not submitted on time, the selected number will automatically become invalid and return to the pool of available numbers. The automatic cancellation of the selected number does not mean the vehicle owner loses the eligibility to pre-select a number online again; the owner can proceed with online pre-selection once more.
I remember once when I was selecting a license plate number online, I was quite nervous. After spending a long time choosing a number, I accidentally forgot to click the confirm button. I panicked and quickly checked, only to find that on the 12123 platform, as long as you haven't officially clicked to confirm and submit the information, the system hasn't recorded your choice yet, so you can completely start over. Simply put, just log back into the 12123 traffic management page, find the number selection area, and it will show your last unfinished operation. You can then go back and re-pick a number or choose a different time—no problem at all, the process is quite user-friendly. However, be aware that the platform sometimes has limitations, such as automatically logging you out if you're inactive for too long or resetting when the time is up. So, I recommend acting quickly and refreshing a few times. Choosing a license plate number is actually quite fun, so don't overthink it—just quickly pick a number you like. For details, you can refer to the help tips in the mini-program.
