Can I reject the randomly selected license plate number at the DMV?
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You can reject the randomly selected license plate number at the DMV. Below is relevant information about license plate selection at the DMV: 1. Explanation: As long as you don't complete the vehicle registration procedure, the license plate number will be automatically abandoned. However, you'll need to wait about three days before selecting another number. 2. Notes: When randomly selecting from the license plate number database, these are ready-made numbers. Many plates come from recently scrapped or deregistered vehicles, so these numbers are often quite good. Staff will ask whether you want to choose from randomly selected options (usually 10 choices) or create your own combination. If you choose random selection, license plate numbers will flash quickly on the computer screen. When you press the confirmation button, the system will stop scrolling and display 10 numbers, from which you must select one within 2 minutes.
I remember last time when I accompanied a friend to choose a license plate number, the lady at the vehicle management office directly said it couldn't be changed once confirmed on the spot. The rule is that the system locks the selection immediately after pressing the confirmation button, and there's no going back at that point. If you haven't pressed confirm yet, you can still decline, but the opportunity might be forfeited. Procedures vary slightly by location—some cities offer three random selections to pick a satisfactory one. The safest approach is to ask the staff about local rules before choosing. I've seen people regret their choices bitterly. If you really don't want the selected number, a compromise is to forfeit this chance and wait three years for the system to automatically release the plate association, allowing a reapplication, but during this period, the car can only operate with temporary plates.
